We planted our garden the beginning of May and had 25 participants join in the fun! We were able to purchase raised plant beds, plants, bird feeders, a bird bath, and benches. Our special needs students will continue to maintain the garden. The Bailey Center for Special Needs is planning a summer life skills series where participants will harvest the garden and use the crop to learn cooking skills.
Action plan:
Timeline: Our project will begin in February with planting of seeds indoors. In March we will begin construction of the raised garden boxes. We will transfer plants to outdoor beds in March and April. Our team will meet bi-weekly until time to plant outdoors.
Budget: Seed funding will be spent on materials to construct outdoor garden boxes and purchase other supplies such as seeds, soil, and gardening tools.
Impact: The garden project will be housed at The Bailey Center for Special Needs and be built and maintained by children and young adults in our community with disabilities. This project will allow these individuals a chance to work on something as a team, maintain responsibility for growth and maintenance, and provide planning input, all while building social skills and nurturing friendships.
Location: The garden will be housed at The Bailey Center for Special Needs in South Hill, VA.
