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ment with Hopkins residents. Because of that, we came to know the big hearts that are behind Hopkins’ balconies. Without the special skills of carpenters, early morning risers, intricate stories, maternal instincts, and open hearts of Hopkins residents, this project would not be possible. Not only were folks eager to get their hands in the paint and help out with the mural in any way they could, but many were eager to flaunt their knowledge about what was growing down in the farm! It takes a village, and I am grateful for each and every person [who] worked with us on this project.” Urban Agriculture Programs at 28 Public Gardens Awarded Funds The U.S. Botanic Garden (USBG) and American Public Gardens Association have partnered to offer support to es- tablished urban agriculture and other urban food-growing programs at pub- lic gardens affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. This summer, they awarded $378,000 to 28 public gardens. The Ur- ban Agriculture Resilience Program aims to promote resilience, grow capac- ity, prevent shortfalls, and gather best practices from established programs around the U.S. public gardens com- munity. With the assistance of these funds, participating gardens in 19 states and
Washington, DC, will be able to grow and distribute produce, especially to communities with food access chal- lenges; maintain and expand urban agriculture and other food-growing education programs; and promote wellness and nutrition by educating the public about growing and consum- ing fruits and vegetables. Kathy Jentz is editor/publisher of Wash- ington Gardener magazine, a gardening publication published specifically for the local metro area—zones 6-7—Washing- ton, DC, and its suburbs. The magazine is written entirely by local area gardeners who have real-world knowledge and prac- tical advice with the same problems you experience in your own gardens. The magazine is now published month- ly online and includes timely information such as a local garden events calendar and gardening to-do list for that month. A year’s subscription, six issues, is $20.00. To subscribe: send a check/money order for $20.00 payable to “Washington Gar- dener” magazine to: Washington Garden- er, 826 Philadelphia Ave., Silver Spring, MD 20910; or to pay via Paypal/credit card click on the “subscribe” link at www. WashingtonGardener.com. See also the Washington Gardener ad on page 44.
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Local Artists + SE DC Community Collaborate to Celebrate Culture, Pro- vide Healthy Food 11th Street Bridge Park, a project of Building Bridges Across the River, along with some of DC’s most talented artists and community residents, col- laborated to create a community mural for the Hopkins Bridge Park Farm and Orchard. The artists, Mark Garrett and Dietrich Williams, created the mural as a reflection of the farm, community, and the voices of its residents (see pic- tured). The Hopkins Bridge Park is part of a network of six local urban farms that grow and distribute organic fruits, veg- etables, and herbs to families through- out Southeast Washington, DC. The farms create a network of healthy, ac- cessible choices during COVID-19—a time where the disparities in food ac- cess and affordability in the DC-area are more apparent than ever. Destinee Johnson, a program as- sociate with the 11th Street Bridge Park, said, “From day one, we hit the ground running and were very inten- tional about the community engage-
missing link in our financial viability. Our hope is to find a buyer—a new steward—for River Farm who will work to preserve this beautiful and historic property.” The River Farm property was offi- cially put on sale and you can view the listing on Realtor.com. The grounds were closed to the general public beginning on Monday, November 9, 2020, until further notice. Dumbarton Oaks Remains Closed As a public health precaution, the Dumbarton Oaks Museum and Gar- den are closed temporarily, at least through February 28, 2021. During this time, all public events will be virtual. A statement posted online said, “We are closely monitoring developments regarding the COVID-19 outbreak and will update our website to reflect any changes to our operations and pro- gramming.”
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