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| Getting a raised bed ready to plant!! |
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| Fall/winter crops in the ground! |
Here is what Halle had to say about her experience at the
UWF Garden:
The UWF Garden Project is a valuable asset to both the
University and its students. It allows the students here a chance to get in
touch with nature and give back to earth. The students are able to get hands on
with planting, place mulch, weeding, and the other tasks necessary to grow an
organic garden. However, this comes with some drawbacks. So much hands-on work
can be difficult to manage, but at the same time, it is such a rewarding
experience to see the transformation of an overgrown area of campus into a
beautiful corner friendly to both animals and the community. As a college
student, it can be overwhelming to deal with the struggles of maintaining a
good GPA and everyday tasks, but the gardens offer as a piece of serenity and
calmness that is hard to find in one’s everyday bustling life. That is why this
project is so important to continue. Plus, not only is it a beautiful place to
visit, it also offers as a teaching tool for valuable life lessons on growing
an organic garden, growing food, and the importance of the environment as a
whole. These lessons often take a back seat to the typical academia that is
taught in colleges, so the UWF Gardens is essential to teaching the community
about the environment and how to live an eco-friendly life.
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| Halle even made a new friend one day! |
