Submitted by Debby Walters Botany Belles & Beaus
BALDWIN, WI – Baldwin-Woodville’s Jr. Hawks program benefitted from a St. Croix Valley Master Gardener’s grant and one from the Wisconsin Garden Club Federation through the Botany Belles and Beaus Garden Club.
The grants were used to purchase pots, planting soil and annual plants. The Jr. Hawks attending the summer program were paired up with garden club members and others and they visited the Baldwin Greenhouse for the supplies.
While at the greenhouse each group of students chose a thriller (something tall for the center of their pot), fillers, and some plants to spill over the side of their pot.
Some groups had a definite plan in mind, others were more random, but they all enjoyed the process. Selections made, the group moved to Greenfield Elementary School and received instructions on how to plant.
It was fun to listen to the comments. Some students had never planted anything and were concerned about getting their hands dirty but decided that it was okay and even fun. Now the “work” begins as the students are responsible for watering and caring for their pots throughout the summer.
The pots will liven up the Jr. Hawks area this summer and when school resumes, they will be moved into the central courtyard to add color to that area.
If you have the opportunity to visit Greenfield Elementary School this summer, check out this lovely gardening project. Each planter is unique and reflects the choices its group made . . . they will be beautiful.
We are grateful for these grants from the St. Croix Valley Master Gardener’s and the Wisconsin Garden Club Federation, thank you!
