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Ben Novak Ben Novak: Growing Skills and Friendships in the Garden Ben Novak stepped into the Nemas Gardens internship with curiosity and...

Success Atud Success Atud: Cultivating Wisdom, Friendship, and Community Through Nature As a Nature & Food Systems Intern, Success Atud...

Leilah Eggleston From the Soccer Field to the Garden Bed: Leilah Eggleston’s Summer of Growth As a rising senior and varsity soccer...

Erica Ortiz Sowing Seeds of Justice: A Future Environmental Lawyer Finds Her Roots at Nemas Gardens In a world where climate change and...

Markus Coleman From the Field to the Garden: Markus Coleman’s Playbook for Growth Markus Coleman, a 17-year-old varsity football player...

Issac Juarez Planting Potential: Issac Juarez’s Fresh Start at Nemas Gardens At just 15 years old, Issac Juarez stepped into the Nemas...

Kebron Shewangzaw Cultivating Confidence: Kebron Shewangzaw’s Journey from Pages to Petals At 17, Kebron Shewangzaw is already charting a...

Neteniya Assefa From Code to Cultivation: Neteniya Assefa’s Journey at Nemas Gardens At just 17 years old, Neteniya Assefa is already...

Oluwamodupe Ayodele From Sketchbook to Soil: Oluwamodupe’s Journey of Growth at Nemas Gardens At just 18 years old, Oluwamodupe—Modupe...

Destiny Nwadike Destiny Nwadike: Cultivating Independence and Insight at Nemas Gardens Meet Destiny Nwadike, a proud graduate of Eleanor...

Zahirah Wright From Classroom to Garden Bed: A Budding Plant Scientist Finds Her Roots at Nemas Gardens At the University of Maryland...

Summer 2025 at Nemas Gardens was all about learning, teamwork, and real growth. Our interns showed up ready to work—and they delivered....

So, when I began gardening I found my second happy place for a similar reason. I get to enjoy the green landscapes and be active at the same time.

Intern Today, Changemaker Tomorrow Summer 2025 at Nemas Gardens was all about learning, teamwork, and real growth. Our int erns showed up...

Arsenic and lead in the garden are serious concerns, but with a little knowledge, you can reduce the risks to your plants and your health.

When it comes to garden health, both bacteria and viruses can have a big impact on your plants.

Water purification is a vital process in ensuring access to safe and clean drinking water.

Explore why filtered water is generally better for plants and discuss the pros and cons of boiling water for gardening.

Integrating iodine into your gardening routine can offer a multitude of benefits, from healthier plants to safer irrigation practices.

While chlorine and chloramines are good for cleaning our drinking water, they can hurt our gardens.