Interview with Marjorie Edwards by Nia Flood, June 29, 2024

Marjorie Edwards speaks about the Farmville Community Garden and the influence of her childhood on its development. Edward explains how her childhood was spent observing her parents and how they operated while living on a farm. Edwards goes into detail about the practice of canning, a practice her large family relied on to preserve their harvests and sustain themselves year-round. She also shares cherished memories of her mother’s cooking, with dishes like pork, collard greens, green beans, and cornbread, that she continues to prepare today. She also describes the herbal medicines used in her household.