Just like so many things in 2020, the St. Cecilia gardening season looked a bit different this year.
With all the uncertainty and changes to the coming school year, we decided to close the gardens early, before the students return to school. Normally it requires parent volunteers to facilitate the classes coming through the gardens - and we know at this point that volunteers just won't be able to be at the school right now, because of Covid-19 restrictions.
So instead, we had volunteers come out on a Monday evening and we unceremoniously picked the harvest and cleaned out the beds. It was certainly quieter than usual without all the students there but the sense of community was still alive and well!
We also had problems with our watering source this summer, and with all the very hot days in July along with the late planting dates, many of the crops just didn't thrive. So we got some squash, rutabaga, onions, garlic and a few beets and flowers. But the carrots, parsnips, sunflowers, green onions, and many of the beets just didn't make it this year.
Thank you to the parents who helped throughout all the summer months in keeping the gardens going. Without you, this would not be possible! You rock!
Thank you to Mrs. Prevost and our amazing custodians who were always available to help when we had water challenges. Your support is appreciated!
