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It’s Planting Time!
Written By: Debbie Lassiter | Issue: 2015/05 - May
Big Brothers Big Sisters is gearing up for the third year of its 323 little organics project. The BBBS partnership with The Bascom continues to grow and this year will offer more opportunities for community children to interact with the little organics garden.
This year BBBS has purchased growlight systems for the aeroponic towers so produce can be grown and enjoyed year round!
The Bascom has plans under way to incorporate the BBBS tower garden into after-school classes and potentially the Kids’ Open Studio on Saturdays and Mondays in the summer. This will enable BBBS children in both the after school and community-based programs, as well as children attending Bascom classes to be involved with 323 little organics beyond the summer growing season.
Carol Taylor, representative of Juice Plus+ and the aeroponic tower gardens, has been an invaluable consultant and supporter of the project and is again this year. She assists in plants and materials purchasing and design and set up of the towers. The indoor garden is planted and growing. Stop by The Bascom to view the tower garden any time. You may get lucky and catch the kids whipping up their famous 323 little organics pesto, which will be available at The Bascom and various town events.
This project would not have been possible without the support of the Community Foundation of Highlands fund for the past two years. BBBS thanks this group for their continued help and understanding of the project’s goals — teaching and nurturing gardening/healthy eating, entrepreneurial skills and fostering creativity in children of the community.
If you are interested in the 323 little organics project, feel free to contact BBBS Program Coordinator Debbie Lassiter at [email protected] or (828) 526-4044.
