Seeds of Justice, Seeds of Hope
In the midst of the toxic atmosphere of Watts, seeds are sprouting, organic gardens are thriving, young
people are discovering a vocation, and healthy, whole foods are becoming part of everyday life.
Anna Marie Carter, "The...
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Seeds of Justice, Seeds of Hope
In the midst of the toxic atmosphere of Watts, seeds are sprouting, organic gardens are thriving, young
people are discovering a vocation, and healthy, whole foods are becoming part of everyday life.
Anna Marie Carter, "The Seed Lady" of Watts, brings organic food and gardens to the people of South
Central Los Angeles
If you could imagine a place that has the highest crime rates, the largest drug saturation, the greatest
welfare recipient population, and the fastest HIV-positive infection rates in one of the richest cities, in
the richest state, in the richest country in the entire world, then you could begin to imagine Watts,
California—a district in South Central Los Angeles.
My name is Anna Marie Carter, but I am also known as “The Seed Lady” of Watts.
I am a certified
Master Gardener through the University of California.
I practice direct action by building free, organic
gardens for people who suffer from HIV/AIDS, cancer, diabetes, high blood pr
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