The Alturas, Calif., Farm Service Agency Service Center People’s Garden is in its second year with overwintering sage, chives and parsley. The small plot at this Northern California service center entrance demonstrates the variety of herbs that can be grown successfully in Modoc County. Marlene Hamilton, program tech, and Chris Lauppe, county executive director, enhanced the garden with basil, tarragon, peppermint, tomatillo, dill, cilantro and lavender. Herbs from this garden will be donated to TEACH Inc., a non-profit social services organization in Alturas that provides food, clothing and other necessities to underserved families in the area.
—by Chris Lauppe, Modoc County executive director
