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Forsyth County resident says community garden helps seniors, provides year‑round gardening options
Summary
Don Skeens, a retired Forsyth County resident, told a public meeting the county community garden lets him continue gardening, start seedlings at home in a small hydroponic system and assist fellow seniors with watering and repairs; he said staff respond quickly to maintenance requests.
Don Skeens, a retired Forsyth County resident, told an unspecified public meeting that the county’s community garden allows him to continue gardening and helps other seniors stay involved in gardening activities. "I'm Don Skeens," he said, and added, "I worked in the parks and recreation field for 40 years."
Skeens said the garden matters because his current…
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