The plant sale was hard work. The next step in the day was even harder work but more rewarding if you ask the "Dirty Rascals" Junior Master Gardener Club members and the families of Hospice House residents.
Since Robeson County 4-H is a United Way of Robeson County Agency each year a group or groups of 4-H members complete a community service project for the United Way Day of Caring which will be held May 7th this year. The project this year was conducting a planting project in a picnic area at the Southeastern Hospice House. This is the second year the youth have completed this project.
As Master Gardener Connie Locklear and Club Leader Missy McLean set out the marigolds, salvia, and other flowering annuals the youth got their trowels ready to dig in to turn a drab area into a place that looked like it was blooming into spring. As soon as everything was laid out Ms. Messy Missy gave everyone a quick planting lesson. Then it was time to dig in and beautify. The more experienced gardeners helped those who have not done a great deal of planting. Within forty minuted almost one hundred plants had been planted and a new area is growing for Hospice patients and their families to enjoy.
After thanking Ms. Vicki for letting us come, everyone had the opportunity to dig into ice cream as a reward for all our hard work. We hope that everyone will enjoy this area during the year to come.
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