On July 7, 2026 a group of 6 ladies attended a salad bowl workshop, there was to be 9, so 2 were able to make 2 Salad bowls, 1 for a senior mom who could not make it and 1 for a new mom at home that couldn’t get away. This workshop gave these ladies the chance to be creative, knowing what they would use from a salad bowl. 3 of these ladies are single and do not wish large gardens but still want to grow and eat fresh vegetables. The ladies had fun learning together and comparing what others were doing, while learning the benefits of some of the herbs and vegetables that were available.
Challenges:
Weather, but outside is where gardening should take place
Call out to more seniors so if there are those who can’t make it, there is still a chance for others to plant, and young moms, with maybe next time having childcare available.
I provided the planter bowls, soil, a handheld rake, seeds for various lettuces, small veggies and an herb plant.
Although it rained all day , it did quit long enough for our workshop and everyone seemed to enjoy themselves.
Even after the planters had to fend for themselves for 3 weeks due to fire evacuation, their small plants from seeds did not make it, but most herb plants did..
There were refreshments and snacks after for a debrief as to what they liked, what to do better for next time and suggestions for different things to plant in containers / bowls.
It was a great learning session for both the participants and myself as a first time NSG Grant recipient.
Thank you
