Petoskey is lucky to have a group of committed volunteers who made the Petoskey Community Victory Garden a reality.  I have volunteered a few hours,mostly to organizing and fundraising.  My time pales in comparison to a few, very devoted, individuals who put in countless hours making our Garden a success. 

I don't have a plot at the Community Garden, I have a little container garden going at my house, but I love going to look at the plots.  The tomatoes, squash, and snap peas plants are weighed down with a generous harvest. On Monday I attended a Seed Saving Class, outside at the garden.  What a great setting, class, and teacher.  Susan Howard, our teacher, has worked to save native species through seed savings and it was apparent it is a passion for her.  

Yesterday, I attended a cooking demo, again outside at the Garden with Stafford's Corporate Chef, Gerald Gramzay.  He is passionate about food and its connection to your health, the planet, and our economy.  He...