Helping Kids Learn to Grow

One year ago I took the online training to become a Master Gardener.  I learned a lot, and have been exposed to an amazing wealth of resources about horticulture.  I love that I will keep on learning a lot while I'm part of this organization.

Our motto is "Helping Others Learn to Grow."  We are a resource for anyone -- any age -- to learn more about gardening.  And this year, I'm coordinating one of our programs designed for kids:  our Holton Homes Junior Master Gardeners.  We have a group of about 15 kids, and they really seem to love it.

A group of Master Gardeners (MGs) got together at the site last Thursday and did some much-needed spring cleanup.  I went back today to plant strawberries, lettuces, kohlrabi, cabbage, and broccoli.  Tomorrow we're meeting with the kids to work out some details and see what else they want to plant, and then after the meeting we'll plant onion sets, carrot seeds, and beet seeds.

I'm entirely comfortable teaching college-aged "kids," but these youngsters are a whole 'nother ball o' wax.  Fortunately, many MGs are former teachers, and there are gobs of resources at my disposal.  I really love this program, and am thrilled to be gardening with these great kids again this summer.