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@feisty This is off the walking topic, but I'll give you a quick reply - if you want to talk gardens some more, we'll jump over to the Covid-19 Garden discussion. 3 years ago, in the throws of a wicked, and at the time undiagnosed pneumonia, I couldn't work in my garden for more than a few minutes a day. I was desperate to get the plants out, so I put out a call on "Nextdoor" for help and got 6 people. Under the direction of myself and another Master Gardener, they dug nearly a thousand plants for sharing and for our sale in one day! My poor husband and daughter potted and hauled the sale plants for 2 days, the neighbors all went home with their treasures and I was relieved.
Then came the fun part - all summer and fall, I was called upon to answer questions and offer advice, and some shared pictures of their gardens. The next two springs I got spontaneous offers to help again. Last week, another local group I am a part of "Buy Nothing [City Name]" which is part of Facebook, had a request for perennials, and I have now located additional diggers there.
So check Nextdoor.com in your area, I suggest that if you join, you choose your own and a few nearby neighborhoods.
Sue

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@sueinmn, What a terrific idea and great place to post for "volunteer" help in the garden. We have a great neighborhood Nextdoor site here and I've garnered so many tips and recs for various contracted services. Thanks, Sue, for taking the time to explain the source of your "diggers". Plants are to be savored and shared. Good heavens! My backyard is landscaped for flower/veggie gardens and I share and donate too but to imagine digging up 1,000 by 6 "diggers" in one day from one location is breathtaking. What a win-win you created. Kudos!