Annual Spring Kickoff Meeting 3/15/25
Thanks to everyone who attended the Spring Kickoff meeting held at Metrocrest Services! This might be our biggest turnout ever! So glad our recent additions, Ann in bed 17, and Karen in bed 32, could join us in time for this meeting and the upcoming 3P Plant Sale. Casen McMahan, Metrocrest Services, was a wonderful host and tour guide. Casen gave a tour after the meeting so we could see where our harvest donations are dropped off and where our produce ends up. Last year, we donated 2,885 Lbs. of fresh, organic vegetables to Metrocrest Services. The balance of 2024’s total harvest of 4,869 Lbs. went to Christian Community Action (1,012 Lbs.) and Aldersgate UMC Food Share (973 Lbs.)
Members had an opportunity to win a free raffle, buy a garden T-shirt, receive a laminated Fall and Spring planting chart, and browse a big box of donated veggie seeds. The four raffle winners were Debbie, Katrina, Nancy, and Stephanie.
Martha kicked off the meeting by introducing our speaker, Kay Schrack, who is a butterfly lover and hobbyist. Terri recapped our 2024 accomplishments and encouraged us to cheer for ourselves. Doug and Bill discussed some repairs and maintenance needed to keep the garden functioning and welcomed anyone who wants to help with mowing and minor repairs. Everyone was encouraged to take a little time when they come to garden to pick up trash and weed in the pathways.
Baby Squirrel Rescuers: Check our Face Book to see a video of a baby squirrel who was rescued today by gardeners, Stephanie and Lisa. There were two babies on the ground under the owl box tree. The more active one ran to them and tried to climb the fence. When we went out the gate and approached it (over the fence behind the wheelbarrow corral) it followed us and tried to climb up my leg. It seemed to be looking for help. Kudos to Stephanie & Lisa for making calls to some rescue groups and arranging to get the babies to a safe place. Like us on Face Book at: Giving Garden of Carrollton FB
Laura
