Maddie is the Garden Manager! Outside of the garden, she works in supporting local news organizations. She loves local coffee, making bread, fermenting things, NPR, and her many other hobbies. Ask her about seed starting, native Rhody plants, pest mgmt, and all questions / concerns about FPCG. She’s also an intern Master Gardener! You can find her at plot #79.

Norma is our queen and oversees maintenance for the garden! She’s one of the founding members at FPCG and can help you with any and all questions about FPCG. You can find her at plot #45

Kimbly joined FPCG in August 2009! She was the Bee Keeper for 10 years and Treasurer for 14 years. A lifelong RI resident, Kimbly spent her childhood in South County gardening alongside her Mother and Nana. They nurtured her love of flowers, making bouqets, and growing fruits and veggies. Kimbly’s favorite part of FPCG is the friendships she’s developed and continues to forge. You can find her in plot #1!

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Ken helps with maintenance at the garden - you can find him at plot #65!

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Lori has been at FPCG for a couple of years. Enjoy this community of gardeners! The garden is her vacation from work and home life. Besides gardening she enjoys doing anything outdoors swimming, skiing, biking, birding, walking, and a little hiking.

Michaela is a lawyer (close to retirement) and a dog mom of Waldo (5 yr.-old mini-dachshund). She also has two adult daughters living in the sunny south. She loves the ambiance of the garden year round and to give visitors to Gano Park tours of what we have accomplished. She treasures the diverse membership of the FPCG. Please show her your gardening successes - she’s in plot #21!

Darra teaches history of ideas at Providence College, and when she is not grading papers, she loves to hike, kayak, swim, do genealogical research, and take photos. Ask her about growing cucumbers, eggplant, or goji berries! you find Darra at plot #64.

Cesar is in his second year at the garden. When he is not tending to plot #83 or the fence area, you can find him biking on the East Bay Bike Path, cooking, or experimenting with new kombucha flavors. You can ask him about growing roots veggies, peppers, flowers, and about reducing garden waste. He might even share the secret recipe for his competition-winning hot sauce!

Charlie is a Junior at Brown studying Environmental Studies, Visual Art, and Architecture. Find them in plot #83 and you might be able to snag some mammoth sunflower seeds. Ask them about starting seeds, pruning tomatoes, and working in a conservatory greenhouse!

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