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Plant a Row for the Hungry (PAR) is an easy program to participate in and really does not take any extra resources than what you may have in your garden. In normal times, about 35 million people wonder where their next meal will come from. Most of these are children. That’s where PAR steps in. PAR is such a simple program: It urges gardeners to Plant A Row (or a container) dedicated to feeding the hungry, and then take the harvest to someplace or someone that needs it. Once you have donated, send an email to KathyJentz@gmail.com with the total (in pounds and ounces) of what you gave. That is all there is to it. Easy. Effective. Adaptable and Helpful.

May 2020 Issue

My favorite from the May 2020 issue was the “7 Low-Maintenance, Powerhouse Perennials for Our Region,” because we are looking for perennials that are native, low-maintenance, can work in different light conditions, and can be planted to help us get rid of liriope that we really don’t like much. We are actively trying to plant more natives and edibles to combat non-natives around our garden. ~ Heidi Lovett, Silver Spring, MD

My favorite article in the issue was on the Jeffersonia diphylla, because it told a little of the history and had a great picture. ~ Jenifer Simpson, Washington, DC

I found it very difficult to pick a favorite article in the May 2020 issue as the magazine included a lot of fascinating information. I liked the article on “7 Low Maintenance Powerhouse Perennials,” as I am always looking for tips on plants likely to be winners. I liked the article on Mill Pond Garden, as I did not know about it and I am always up for new gardens to visit. But if forced to choose, I would say that the article on “The Science Behind the Smell of Spring” was my favorite! It was fascinating, explicating an aspect of gardening I had always enjoyed, but never stopped to wonder why. Thank you for opening my eyes as well as my nose! Thanks for a great issue. ~ Barbara Delaney, Bethesda, MD

I loved the tips for a victory garden in the last issue—good information for those of us just getting into vegetable gardening. ~ Kathy May, Kensington, MD

My favorite article in the May 2020 issue is the article about the Lily of the Valley. I moved recently and inherited a beautiful little yard...I didn’t recognize these sweet little flowers and I am learning more and more all the time about how to take care of the garden. The article you wrote was so encouraging and helpful. I really appreciated the recommendation regarding these lilies and the encouragement to try them to gain some confidence. I have! ~ Rina Hakimian, Silver Spring, MD o