Andi Smith inherited her garden from landlords who worked very hard to turn a grassy front yard into fertile beds suitable for growing food. She’s only worked this garden since December and this is only the third year that she’s had a garden of any kind. “Gardening has taught me and nourished me, and it’s great fun,” Andi says. “Although my garden challenges me, it also gives me a sense of accomplishment, especially when, after a few hours of hard work, there’s a fine meal of the freshest possible veggies.” Initially she only wanted to grow various veggies and herbs, but when volunteer poppies and bachelor buttons popped up all over the yard, she realized that with flowers she could also harvest smiles.