"The Inhabitants of New Haven pride themselves very much in the cultivation of their gardens." Amos Doolittle (from the inscription on his 1824 Plan of New Haven)
"As hard times affect every American, flower gardens remain one of the most satisfying things we can do to make beauty and harmony out of economic chaos." Maureen Gilmer, Weekend Gardening host, DIY Network
To the above I would add "personal and neighborhood chaos" as well. (Chris, this website's editor)
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