Gresham man grows, gives away thousands of free vegetable plants: 'Come over and get some plants!'

For the last ten years, Joe Kellner has been growing and giving away thousands of veggie starts expecting nothing in return.

GRESHAM, Ore. — Late spring in Joe Kellner’s Gresham garden is a busy time. Hundreds of vegetable starts in dozens of varieties are growing in his backyard. Peppers and tomatillos are leafing out and tomatoes are sprouting their first buds.

“I’ve tried just about every kind there is — take care of them, fertilize them and water them,” said Kellner. 

The process begins in February in Kellner’s greenhouse, where he plants each veggie start from seed. He meticulously labels each four-inch container for

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