KINGSVILLE — Gardening is a common hobby for many homeowners, and one local resident shares her work and advice on it over the internet.
Alexa Sandella runs Bloom and Wilt Gardens, which educates people about growing food via Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and its website, bloomandwiltgardens.com.
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