We had so much fun this summer having snacks each Wednesday with the GEMS and students who worked so hard beautifying our extension grounds! Thanks to everyone who added their snacks to share. (Extra thanks to my spouse Ron for helping me with snack transportation).
Our ‘Gathering spot’ was a wonderful place to come together, rest from the morning’s work, and visit as we nibbled away on veggies, cookies, brownies, sausage rolls, and so much more. Luna (Marcie’s dog) was always the first to respond to the break bell and see if someone would share their snack with her. Our picture doesn’t include the many students who didn’t happen to be there on the last day.
We posed in front of one of the artistic creations on the pod wall that also grew along with our plants this summer. We would arrive to find updates by our Master Gardener artists; new bees and a beehive, flowers, birds, clouds. It is worth a visit to the gardens to see their wonderful addition to our gathering place.
There were other additions to our Master Gardener family as well. We welcomed Sweet Baby Jane (daughter of Nichole and Brian Smith & granddaughter of volunteer Marie Carbone) whom we so enjoyed meeting on several Wednesdays. (Actually, we’ve had a baby born each of the last two years so I’m wondering who will be next to bring us a new little one in 2025??) Growing our master gardener community made this a wonderful summer to remember.
Editor’s note: Pam, on behalf of all of us who so greatly enjoyed your weekly spread of delectables, I say thank you to you and Ron. You treated us well!
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