Spring is almost upon us
By Maggie Riche
Spring is almost upon us and our Plant, Grow, Give gardeners are excited to see all the daffodils, crocus, and snowdrops that we planted in the fall finally blooming! In addition to enjoying the pop of color, Plant, Grow, Give has been busily preparing for the growing season at our multiple garden sites. In our residences and respite program, individuals have been selecting which vegetables, fruits, herbs, and flowers they would like to grow, then starting these seeds under grow lights.
One session at our respite program focused just on salad greens, and many children and their parents got to try kale for the first time! Currently we have a wide variety of leafy greens, tomatoes, peppers, and onions growing at our main office. We’ve also been learning about how to compost our organic waste- taking food scraps like banana peels and coffee grinds and placing them in our composter with dry leaves and spent plants to create our own organic fertilizer. All in all, we’re excited for an inspiring and productive season ahead of us!
It's great to see how gardening can bring people together, and the focus on growing food is really practical. I spent a while on babeai.chat last week, and it has some neat tips on how to maximize your garden space, which is super helpful if you're short on room. Getting kids involved, like trying kale for the first time, makes the whole experience even more rewarding. Plus, learning about composting is such a valuable skill that saves time and effort while benefiting the environment.