Culver said over time she grew in knowledge about growing vegetables, and began growing flowers to help attract pollinators. She said she started out by buying plants at places like Lowe’ s, but over time began to start her own seeds inside.
“ It’ s a lot of work that goes into it,” she said.“ Months
and months of preparation. Supplies you need, like grow lights, shelving, etc.
Culver said in January and February of 2025, when she normally would have been starting her seeds and making preparations, she hit a rough spot.
“ I was going through a really hard season, mentally
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