# Community Gardens Bloom with Purpose | Burlington News

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Podcast: [Burlington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/burlington-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7606141)
Published: 2026-09-10T21:56:07+00:00
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Community gardens at LaPlatte River Nature Park are booming this year—with 20 plots available, the most ever—thanks to rising interest in saving money and building connections. Coordinators Eileen and John Siminger, veterans of the program for five years, manage everything from soil prep to watering and rule reminders, while also fostering a vibrant social scene with potlucks and even a garden cookbook. A new compost provider has boosted soil quality, helping gardens thrive, and some growers are donating surplus produce to local animal sanctuaries or schools. For the Simingers, who’ve gardened here for decades, it’s about natural methods, hard work, and the joy of watching sunflowers bloom or cabbage grow big—proof that community gardening feeds more than just your plate. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/1f4490b111a38ce1

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