GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A Grand Rapids nonprofit is inviting homeowners to turn their front yards into spaces for native plants, vegetables and pollinators through a new program called Community Roots.

Kind Hearts Bloom , which helps residents start and sustain gardens, is expanding its mission with the initiative aimed at creating more green spaces across the city.

“Homeowners in Grand Rapids can apply for us to come in and assist them, provide materials, design and garden installation,” said Kristen Freeland, founder of Kind Hearts Bloom. “This is a two-year commitment. We’re going to teach people how to have a successful garden. They can choose between native plants, veggies or a combo.”

Freeland said the program came to life after the non-profit turned a member’s yard into a flourish

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