by Jessica Setter
For over two years now, my family’s garden has been dormant. Even though our neighbor continued to give us vegetables, we had nothing to exchange. This year, it is time for a change. My plan is to expand the garden so we can grow more food and help teach my stepmom why growing your own food isn’t about just saving money. I am going to be as environmentally conscious throughout the process as I can such as using coffee grinds for some fertilizers and eventually capturing rainwater. Click here to read Jessica’s full action plan.