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- 1International Peace Garden on Canada border seen as symbol of hope▼Opinion | On border with Canada, the International Peace Garden nurtures hope for new growth
A Star Tribune opinion piece highlights the International Peace Garden, which straddles the border between North Dakota and the Canadian province of Manitoba. The writer argues the garden, dedicated to nearly a century of peace between the United States and Canada, offers a hopeful symbol of renewal and cross-border friendship at a time when US-Canada relations have faced strain.
- 2Gardener finds vegetables were only part of the harvest●I planted vegetables, but my greatest crop was connection
A writer for The Globe and Mail recounts how planting a vegetable garden ended up delivering an unexpected second harvest: friendships and community ties. Neighbours offered advice, shared seeds and produce, and stopped by to talk, turning a solo gardening project into a source of connection. The piece reflects a broader appreciation for gardening as social glue, not just food production.
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Your Observer has put out a call for stories about the Friendship Garden, inviting members of the public to share their memories, experiences and connections tied to the site. The appeal asks for contributions that document what the garden means to the people who use it, with submissions potentially forming part of a community-led record of the space.