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KS&CB S3 Ep. 2 | Seeds of Strength: Starting a Garden at Home

Family Programs - Vermont

Feb. 18, 2026 | 9:16

In our March episode of Kitchen Spoons & Combat Boots, host Jessy Smith from Vermont National Guard Family Programs shares how to start your own garden at home using a simple seed planter. Gardening can be more than just growing plants, it’s a way to grow connection, purpose, and resilience. Whether you’re looking for a meaningful family activity, a way to stay busy during a deployment, or simply a chance to focus on something positive, starting seeds at home is a simple and rewarding place to begin. Join us as we plant the seeds of strength, one sprout at a time. Programs Referenced: - Veteran's Baby Shower: 3/14/26 Lebanon, NH Elks BPOE #2099 - Contact Tina.Kelbalka@va.gov - Work For Warriors Vermont: Many new open positions added for the guard community - workforwarriorsvt.org/job-seekers-start Watch and Listen to More At: https://www.facebook.com/kitchenspoonsandcombatboots https://www.youtube.com/@VTNGFamilyPrograms https://open.spotify.com/show/4giymY7yPrnpLjZarVza7m?si=QTmhF6g7Q7uwhiN3y2-dYA

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