社区改变者

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A retired teacher has transformed an empty lot into a thriving community garden loved by her whole neighbourhood. 一位退休老师把一块空地改造成了生机勃勃的社区花园，街坊邻居们都特别喜欢。

What began as a small project has grown into a green space shared by dozens of families. 起初只是个小项目，现在已经成了几十户家庭共享的绿地。

"I wanted to give people a place to meet, “我当时就是想给大家找个能聚聚、

grow food, and feel proud of," she explained. 种点菜，还能让人感到自豪的地方，”她解释道。

Volunteers of all ages now help to plant, 现在各个年龄段的志愿者都会来帮忙种植、

water, and harvest the garden. 浇水，还有采摘蔬菜瓜果。

The fresh vegetables are shared freely among neighbours, 新鲜蔬菜都是免费分给街坊邻居的，

and any extra is given to those in need. 多出来的还会送给有需要的人。

The garden has also become a place where children learn about nature. 这个花园也成了孩子们亲近大自然、了解大自然的好去处。

Local officials have praised the project as a model for other communities. 当地官员称赞这个项目是其他社区学习的榜样。

What started with one person's idea has brought an entire street closer together. 起初只是一个人的想法，如今却让整条街的人心走得更近了。

She hopes more gardens like it will spring up across the city. 她希望整座城市能建起更多这样的花园。

Small actions, she says, can change a community. 她说，哪怕是小小的举动，也能改变一个社区。