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Seaford Community Garden (2024) Print
2024 AARP Community Challenge Grantee
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└ Community Gardens
This project will improve a community garden, adding growing tables, water and soil for older adults who are unable to garden in plots. Expert gardeners will also provide training on growing flowers, herbs and vegetables.
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