Community garden sprouts in Batavia, with plans to feed the needy
Michelle DeRaedt with vegetable seedlings, some of which will be transplanted to the Batavia Community Garden she and other Batavia residents have started. Brian Hill | Staff Photographer
Some of the seedlings Michelle DeRaedt of Batavia is growing at her home will be transplanted to the new Batavia Community Garden. Brian Hill | Staff Photographer
Michelle DeRaedt and other Batavia residents have started a community garden and plan to grow food for the Batavia Interfaith Food Pantry. DeRaedt has nearly 3,000 seedlings ready to go. Brian Hill | Staff Photographer
A few years ago, Michelle DeRaedke wondered what was her purpose in life.