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This is great. I am not too good with kids my self but I think something like this is really needed. I am always surprised when people know absolutely nothing about gardening even when they have property. Very nice article, and more important a valuable volunteer service.
As garden therapy chair for my garden club, I started a garden club at a boy's home where the average age is 15. I am also a Master Gardener.In the beginning I asked the boys where they had experienced gardening before coming to the home. Most had not had any experiences as they were from broken homes, etc. I have been so thrilled these last 4 years that my club has supported this effort along with many community companies. We have built raised beds for vegetable gardening, established Carolina Fence gardens which are a SC tradition, and then this year we kept all that going but also established a 20' by 40' garden!! These boys continue to learn about establishing safe habitats for the wildlife as well as looking at the landscape and planning for it's beauty. I feel that some of these boys will continue to practice some form of gardening and what a good feeling that gives me. I remember watching my father grow vegetables mainly to give to the neighbors as well as for us...and know that is where I got my "start". I know he would be so proud of this garden clubs accomplishments. We should all find a way to volunteer. There are so many groups that need us!!
