Toledo aims to squash crime with gardening (The Toledo Blade)
Many people underestimate the power of gardening. Valerie Moffitt, manager of the NorthRiver Weed and Seed program, said community gardening has been proven to be a successful tool in reducing juvenile crime while building stronger relationships among neighborhood residents. In an effort to accomplish just that, the Weed and Seed program along with several other local agencies are breaking …