Until three years ago. Slowly but surely the Teens and now Kids have grown food in Fred’s Garden and are carrying on both the tradition of hard work that Fred put in as well as the spirit with which Fred worked. Fred’s neighbors knew they only had to ask, and Fred would supply them with any fresh produce they needed. He never had a problem with theft because he put the community first. In that same vein, the Teens are growing vegetables to continue what was both his mission and his delight. The Teens teach the Kids how to maintain the garden and then how to sell the homegrown produce at a local garden stand to the neighborhood. Any money made is distributed to the Kids who sold the produce. We see the tradition of Fred's Garden growing not only food but their entrepreneurial skill set.

What would Fred think of all this? Well, both Fred. Jr and his sister are keeping an eye on the progress, and the feedback is nothing but positive. “Daddy is probably smiling in his grave,” says Fred. Jr.,” Everything looks great.”