Hands-on gardening promotes confidence in students in Wilmington, NC

Hands-on gardening promotes confidence in students in Wilmington, NC

Kadence Baumgardner  |  Guest contributor As another school year comes to a close, we’re reflecting on a rewarding and impactful year of the N.C. Cooperative Extension Therapeutic Horticulture program at Lake Forest Academy. This program continues to be a powerful tool for hands-on learning, emotional growth, and environmental awareness, giving students opportunities to connect with…

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Beautification, good eating promotes gardening | News

Beautification, good eating promotes gardening | News

Planting season is here, and both vegetables and florals are high on gardeners’ list for beautification and consumption. For Nasturtium Garden Club members, it’s all about aesthetics and community service. Sandy Fitzgerald, chair of the Community Beautification Committee, said working on the flower beds along Muskogee Avenue makes a big difference in people’s lives and…

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