Gardening Has Begun ~ Community Giving Garden

Gardening has begun in the Community Giving Garden on the corner of Clarke Avenue and Willow Street. The garden was organized last year by Norma Howard and  Neelam Strom and gardened by volunteers  with the idea of growing and giving back to the community.

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The fresh vegetables and fruits are donated to the Samaritan Shelter in Pocomoke and The Helping Hands Ministry.  Last season the community garden harveted over 200 pounds of vegetables with a goal of doubling the yield for this year.   Tomatoes, green beans, sweet potatoes,  cucumbers,  corn, peppers and cabbage were all tended by volunteers and given back to the community.


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The newest and youngest volunteers for the 2013 season are the seventh graders from the classes of Ms. Phyliss Porter at Pocomoke Middle School.  The students worked this week on preparing two new beds for the season. Great job!!

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If you are interested in volunteering contact:
Neelam Strom @ 443-437-7203
Norma Howard @ 410-726-0066
 
There are hopes of having raised beds so that the handicapped can enjoy gardening too.  If you are handicapped and are interested in gardening and volunteering your time towards the effort of giving back to the community contact them also.

"Growing, Strengthening, Giving Back

& Supporting Our Community"