To live our best lives, each of us needs to cultivate hobbies and activities that are therapeutic for us. For many, spring is the time of year when we enjoy the great outdoors and start the process of transforming ground which was frozen tundra into a garden that fulfills our winter-long dreams.
Raised garden beds which were made possible through the financial support of the Wabasha-Kellogg Area Community Foundation have helped make gardening more comfortable and relaxing for Emily, Kris, Jeanette, and Jenny. In addition to the therapeutic value of slowing life down as one connects with nature, gardening has also been a source of pride and satisfaction for the group of ladies; harvested items are used for meals at home or shared with family and friends.
Author Myron Kauffman wrote: “Watching something grow is good for morale. It helps us believe in life.” In a very pragmatic manner, the financial support of the Wabasha-Kellogg Area Community Foundation has helped Emily, Kris, Jeanette, and Jenny believe in life!
– Jerry McMillin