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The Power of a Second Chance: The Valedictory Speech I Didn’t Give

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For the last couple of years, I’ve worked in an alternative education high school program. It doesn’t matter which one really; these types of programs exist all over. Ours is part of the public school system, and it’s designed to give the students who need and want it one last chance to finish high school and graduate with a diploma– not a Good Enough Diploma, but a real diploma issued by their high school.

This week, our most recent graduates gathered in a large room filled with family and friends.
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By 20 Minute Jan – June 19, 2014

Daffodils to celebrate Spring

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After one of the longest, hardest winters ever, signs of spring are especially welcome. Nothing says “spring” quite like daffodils popping up in the garden. Their bright yellow or white and orange heads are a cheery contrast to the just-waking-up surroundings.
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By 20 Minute Jan – April 25, 2014

Transplanting Strawberries: How to help them thrive!

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When the school program where I work was preparing to move to a new building, I heard about the abandoned garden in the schoolyard– and the strawberries. Another teacher expressed dismay that the strawberries would be left behind, that is, if they had survived. Since I was returning to the building another day, I brought along a shovel, gloves, and a couple of planter– just in case. I haven’t grown strawberries myself, but the thought of transplanting strawberries to the 20 minute garden and giving them a chance was very attractive.
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By 20 Minute Jan – April 15, 2014

Gardening as Protest: Activists Planted Tulips in Potholes in the Ukraine

Tulips in Potholes

Reports from around the internet say that activists in the Ukraine launched a unique protest on the terrible condition of roads. Unknown protesters planted tulips and other flowers in potholes along major streets.
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By Jardinier – April 12, 2014

Pop-up Rain Barrel Workshop from Project Grow

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An example of a rain barrel

Local gardening heroes Project Grow will host a Pop-up Rain Barrel Workshop on Saturday, April 19 from 12:30pm – 2:30pm at The Yellow Barn located at 416 West Huron in Ann Arbor. The cost of building your own take-home-and-install rain barrel is $65.
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By 20 Minute Jan – April 11, 2014