This story is shared by Norah Griggs Sitting happily at our table at the Health Fair, a man walks up to browse and look at our display. “Would you like to buy a raffle ticket?” we ask. “NO!” he snaps at us quickly, “I’m a Christian.”

Heritage “Heritage” is my code for a stubborn belief that if I want to eat I have to be able to grow food (or recognize eatables when I hike in the woods). I was brought up in the house-and-garden culture, and hold that anyone who wants to be a hobby gardener deserves a little space [...]