Photo by
Kelly Patterson
For the past few years, each spring I do a mini-fundraiser and sell veggie starts to promote growing your own food. This year, I donated the money to Open Table, which helps feed those in need. The year before, I donated the money to the animal shelter from which we rescued one of our dogs. It’s nothing big, but every little thing counts. In my town, I work to promote growing your own food to be more self-sufficient and sustainable. I also advocate for bees and other pollinators. I photograph bees and other pollinators in my garden, and I have a little collection going. Some of my photos hung in a local coffee shop for a month with facts about bees, including their decline and how we can help them. I also left free seeds for people to plant.