Hello, Garden enthusiasts!
Christa here, your Life Enrichment Director at Gardens at Columbine, bringing you a delightful update from our Gardening Club. Today was no ordinary day – our Memory Care Unit's residents embraced their inner gardeners and embarked on a wonderfully green adventure, planting none other than the culinary staple, the ever-versatile tomatoes!
Residents planted tomato seeds in the garden, looking forward to watching them grow.
Our garden club event wasn't just about getting our hands dirty, though. This was a chance to stimulate our senses and evoke fond memories. The fresh, earthy scent of the soil, the vibrant green of the tomato seedlings, and the promise of biting into a fresh, juicy tomato in the near future... all these experiences have the power to unlock beautiful memories and feelings.
As residents took turns planting seeds, we talked about the tomato plant’s life cycle and how to care for it.
Moreover, this activity was a chance to enjoy the outdoors and bask in the therapeutic effects of nature. We spent a glorious day under the beautiful Colorado sky in our inner courtyard with the sun softly shining down on us.
Looking ahead, we'll be patiently tending to our tomato plants, waiting for the day when we can harvest the fruits of our labor and perhaps use them in a meal right here at Gardens at Columbine. We also plan on coordinating with some of the local Littleton Garden Clubs for some more hands-on demonstrations. These include Littleton Garden Gang, City run garden plots, Littleton Pea Patch, and the Hudson Gardens.
We can't wait to share with you the progress of our tomato garden – watch this space!
Until next time, keep growing, keep flourishing!
Christa
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