Habitat for Humanity Metro Maryland teamed up with Montgomery County Maryland last weekend as volunteers worked alongside residents of Allium Place, an affordable housing community, to create RainScapes conservation gardens covering over 1,000 square feet and root five shade trees. "I’ve always believed that affordable housing and environmental sustainability don’t have to be separate goals; they can go hand in hand," said county executive Marc Elrich. Full story from Hoodline. (fb)

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