“We’ll deliver the soil, plants and seeds but you’ll first need adult permission,” he added.”
“Mom, can we grow a garden?” Pearl asked. “I’ll do all the work,” she promised.
“I don’t know. You know as kids we spent a good part of summer vacation in our family’s garden. It wasn’t always fun.”
“The city gardener thinks I can do this,” said Pearl. “I’d like to grow some lettuce, tomatoes, peppers, and onions…plus a few other things.”
“Well,” said Mom, “If you’re really committed you can give it a try.”
It’s happening! Minnesota Historical Society Press is working on page layout. “Pearl’s Garden”, a story of a family and a young girl’s urban garden will be out within the year.