The Stafford Community Garden on West Bay Avenue is changing leadership this fall as “Farmer Dennis” Skaggs steps down – to spend more time in Florida and pursue more travel and other pleasures, he explained – and local growers, makers and wildlife advocates Jeff Ruemeli and Ben Wurst take over.
A core group of half a dozen volunteers dedicate their time, talents and knowledge to keeping the 20 or 30 varieties of fruits and veggies, herbs and flowers healthy and happy.
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