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Growing on the High Plains: Gardens as a Bright Spot

High Plains Public Radio | By Skip Mancini
Published April 16, 2020 at 10:41 AM CDT

As we all hunker down during the COVID-19 pandemic, it's a prime time to focus on new life! Enter all the High Plains gardening fans out there—it's time to shine in this new landscape of social distancing. Whether  you're an old-school green thumb or just starting out, there could be no better time to get a little susnhine and plant a new garden. Consider setting up a spring veggie patch, or maybe some decorative potted companions to lend a little color and optimism to the drab days ahead. Here are a few tips and nudges to get diggin'. 
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Skip Mancini
Years ago Skip Mancini left the rocky coast of Northern California to return to her roots in the heartland. Her San Francisco friends, concerned over her decision to live in a desolate flatland best known for a Hollywood tornado, were afraid she would wither and die on the vine. With pioneer spirit, Skip planted a garden. She began to learn about growing not only flowers and vegetables, but hearts and minds. If you agree that the prairie is a special place, we think you'll enjoy her weekly sojourns into Growing on the High Plains.
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