Stories from the Ground Up

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We’re so excited about this collection of true, deeply human stories about the moments and memories that unfold in the outdoor spaces we tend, share, and live alongside. It’s a collaboration with ScottsMiracle-Gro, North America’s leading lawn and garden company, whose core belief is that “good can grow anywhere.” And as you’ll learn in the series, that means tulip beds and muddy soccer fields, backyard Wiffle ball championships and grassy university commons, suburban carnivals and gardens smack in the heart of NYC.We hope you enjoy these stories — from the ground up.

This is an ongoing series, so stay tuned for more stories through the summer.

Reclaiming a family legacy in a 4×4 Detroit plot, with the help of an old-salt neighbor.

By Amanda Watson

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A Wyoming lawn became a ballpark, a gathering place, and the ground where childhood imagination took root.

By Roy A. Barnes

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How an insomnia-fueled decision to stop fussing over a forgotten patch of green created a thriving habitat for plants, animals and people.

By Richelle Gregg

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