Desiree’ Sims knows firsthand the impact of growing your own food. She experienced food insecurity as a child and mainly ate processed meals during her upbringing.
This led her to create Peas and Love Edible Gardening Co., an organization that helps people in the Tampa Bay area plant vegetables, fruits, herbs and edible flowers. The business also offers community classes, gardening consultations and coaching services.
Sims applied for the City of St. Petersburg’s MLK Communities in Action Mini-Grant Program and proposed to create gardens for three St. Pete-based individuals or families. She received approval by the end of December…