Community Highlight: Growing Food at Home

One of the most popular parts of the celebration was the free plant giveaway, where families took home vegetable seedlings, culinary herbs, and pollinator-friendly flowers to start or expand their home gardens.

Whether planted in a backyard, a raised bed, or a sunny balcony, these plants represent more than food—they encourage self-sufficiency, healthier eating, and a stronger connection to nature.

A heartfelt thank you to Jackalope Garden Center, and especially Anni Telfer, for their generous donation. Their support allowed dozens of families to grow fresh food and flowers at home and continue cultivating healthier communities long after the celebration ended.