WEEKEND: Great Year for New Roots Youth Garden
New Roots Youth Garden Chairman Laurie Klingel and President Tammy Holloway report a thriving year — most recently, 25 children participated in the “Thursdays in the Garden” program shown above. “We are always in need of adult help so if you would like to be added to our volunteer core please let us know,” Laurie says. The Youth Garden is now a United Way recepient – another way to lend support. (Published December 28-29, 2013)
The New Roots Garden program is such a great way for children to learn where their food comes from before it gets to Food Lion. Thanks to Tammy Holloway and Laurie Klingel for their hard work in teaching children in such a fun way. Due to work responsibilities, I was not ever able to purchase their items that were for sale on Thursdays. It would be nice if the “fruits of their labors” were for sale on another day of the week or perhaps after 5:00 p.m. for those of us who are working. I would like to enjoy some of the fresh produce these children have grown.
Again, thanks children, Tammy, and Laurie for your hard work and in making raising local awareness of the need for gardening and the healthy option of fresh produce.
Tammy and Laurie are examples of Eastern Shore volunteer leadership at its best!
I do hope the Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce recognizes these ladies this year for their service to the children of Northampton County.
The New Roots Youth Garden Program is the best thing to happen to Fig and Randolph in years! Thanks Tammy and Laurie, fabulous work! P.S. Also hats off to the fabulous Christmas decorations at New Roots, Rayfield’s and Chesapeake Properties, the Realtors across the street. I think the lights provided a fabulous light show when entering the town! Great job! We really do have some talented folks in Cape Charles.