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Platte Planters Picked Pecks of Pretty Potatoes

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Three years ago, the members of the Cottage Gardeners of Weston decided to intentionally grow in abundance and donate food to area food banks. 
Since that time, they have planted potatoes in all kinds of March weather, and harvested them in all kinds of July weather.
The potato plot started at the home of Ruth Hibarger and this year moved to Debbie Head’s farm. 
On July 24, the group of 10 members dug out more than 400 pounds of spuds in just over a half hour. Cindy Kissick, who donated the seed potatoes, and Deanna Adkins will take the potatoes to the Dearborn, Tracy and Weston Food Banks. 
“Donating food to local pantries goes above (and beyond) our club mission, said President Laurel Green. “We are committed to learning and laughing together. We are a club of fun, flowers and friendships. We are women who like to dig in the dirt. 
“That makes this gesture even more special, in my opinion. It gives us a chance to sweat together while contributing to our community.”

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