Carolyn Gregory, of South Royalton, right, prepares her plot in the community garden in South Royalton, Vt., with help from her daughter Maureen Donohoe, middle, and granddaughter Bridget Donohoe, left, visiting from California, on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023. They trimmed dead stems from perennial herbs and planted garlic between them. "This is the worst year I've ever gardened," said Gregory, because of the rainy summer, and an abundance of slugs. However, she added, "It's my happy place." (Valley News - James M. Patterson) Copyright Valley News. May not be reprinted or used online without permission. Send requests to permission@vnews.com. Valley News — James M. Patterson