Photo: Dirt therapy at Northampton church

Patricia Phillips works on planting a garden in front of Hope Northampton Seventh-day Adventist Church, “I’m 82 and if I have dirt under my nails; that’s my therapy,” said Phillips.

Patricia Phillips works on planting a garden in front of Hope Northampton Seventh-day Adventist Church, “I’m 82 and if I have dirt under my nails; that’s my therapy,” said Phillips. STAFF PHOTO/CAROL LOLLIS

Published: 05-18-2025 4:00 PM

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