Lara Lepionka (center) began gardening to help feed her family in the midst of the 2008 recession.
Lara Lepionka recalls the seeds of Backyard Growers well. It was 2008, in the midst of the recession, and the married mom of two babies was underemployed. She and her young family were struggling to make ends meet. And so, with an idea perhaps born as much out of desperation as inspiration, she decided to start planting vegetables in her tiny yard in Gloucester, Massachusetts.
Diese Geschichte stammt aus der June/July 2022-Ausgabe von Country Woman.
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Leaf it to Me
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Kindred Spirits
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PASS the SYRUP
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Give Thanks
Show your loved ones how much you care by whipping up a hearty, flavorful Thanksgiving feast!
Ever Green
To enjoy fresh veggies all year, start thinking about how to winter-proof your garden now.
Hit the Road
Fall is finally in full swing! Make the most of the season by taking a leaf-peeping day trip. Pack a picnic lunch to enjoy in a scenic park, then spend the rest of the afternoon taking in the surrounding sights.
Ranch Dressing
Vanessa Vales worked together with her husband and son to completely remodel their one-story Georgia homestead.
Backyard Brunch
Getting your daily dose of fruits and veggies is easy, thanks to these garden-inspired breakfast recipes!
