The persimmon tree caught my eye as I turned onto Highway 9 near my Ben Lomond home. Only moments earlier, I had been pondering on what dessert I should prepare for our gourmet club's monthly dinner.

Master gardeners rock.

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Linda Lovelace, operations director for Valley Churches United Missions, learned all about giving at an early age. Her parents had a big influence on her, especially her dad. Helping others was their way of life, whether it was taking home someone who needed a place to stay or giving them a Christmas tree and food for the holidays.