Community Garden temporarily uprooted in Asheville but gardeners continue to plant on

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Nestled in the heart of downtown Asheville is Elder and Sage Community Garden. The self- referred "urban oasis" has been closed to the public amid Asheville City COVID-19 guidelines. However, workers, many of whom are elderly, can still tend to their plots while maintaining proper social distance.

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"I used to grow flowers professionally, so this is a continuation for my love of plants," said community gardener, Glenn Burleson. "I've talked to the plants. I believe they're a living, breathing thing just as we are and they deserve respect and good care."

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Larry Williams is eagerly anticipating beans to grow up his garden's bean pole but remains cautious amid COVID-19. "We practice six feet here .. got my mask and my gloves and everything," Williams said. "This is healing. This is a blessing to have this kind of thing downtown."

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