Back in September, we held a God’s Work. Our Hands. project at Casa Marianella, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping refugees. As part of that, we cleared weeds and solarized four neglected garden beds with black plastic to prepare them for planting in October.
On October 19 a small group of enthusiastic people from First English revisited Casa Marianella and planted a number of beautiful succulents, perennials, roses, and spring flowering bulbs. First English members donated plants from their own gardens, others purchased plants and bulbs. The beds have been enriched with compost and covered with mulch. Casa Marianella has committed to watering the beds.
Special thanks to Barbara Schutz, Andy MacLaren, Anne Wiebe, Paul Barlow, Kathleen Boas, and Nancy Baden for donating plants and materials. Thanks also to Merrily Porter, Terry Porter, Claudia Barlow, and Anne Wiebe for planting. It was so delightful that plants from our own gardens should brighten Casa Marianella! Thanks to everyone who participated!