Lessons From the Garden

Lessons From the Garden

This month’s lesson from my three raised-bed community garden plots centers on discovery. For a few weeks, I noticed the tips of my tomato plants were disappearing. I assumed the neighborhood deer had stopped by for a snack, so I sprayed deer repellent. But the...
AI in Economic Development – Issue 19.0

AI in Economic Development – Issue 19.0

Artificial Intelligence—Is the Emperor Really Naked? Recently, I came across an intriguing article titled, “The Emperor Has No Clothes,” highlighting the outsized hype surrounding artificial intelligence—or what I prefer to call digital intelligence. This...
Lessons from the Garden – 2025

Lessons from the Garden – 2025

Each year I “put in” a garden, I’m reminded of the quiet wisdom it offers. This year, my cucumbers taught me that too much water can be just as harmful as not enough—and maybe even worse. Life Lesson #1: Too much of a good thing is still too much. After growing...