Northern gardening is tough, which may explain why we gardeners are so darn neighborly — almost too neighborly. (C’mon, who doesn’t need a second bag of zucchini at the end of summer?) Sharing plants, produce and pointers is just as important as composting and mulching.

Some neighborhoods are so full of green thumbs, they’re practically their own gardening club. Other neighborhoods, like mine in St. Louis Park, have one token crackpot tilling up her soil — um, me. Yes, gardening is a rather solitary hobby, but like Greengirls readers Debbie and Susan, I am also looking for a way to reach out.

From Debbie:
I’m wondering if there is a listing anywhere for garden clubs in the metro area, it would be great to meet other gardeners and visit gardens around the (Bloomington) area.

From Susan S.
Please let me know of any volunteer planting projects in the cities this year, I’d like to help plant flowers or gardens for those who can’t.

So, how do you connect with other gardening enthusiasts in your community? More importantly, where can you go to share services with your community?

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