Activity Update

Winter Gardening Brings a Hint of Spring!

During February, everyone gets a bit of winter weariness.  The Activity Department at MHC plans to fight that with some winter gardening. Anton Chekhov said, “The snow has not yet left the earth, but spring is already asking to enter your heart.” That is exactly what we aim to do!

 First project: we will be putting some Italian herbs—basil, thyme, oregano, parsley, mint and summer savory—under the grow light.  It does not take long for the seeds to sprout and thrive. Then we will look at recipes for using the herbs.

Second project: Flower arranging.  These floral vase designs by the residents will be used at our Valentine’s Party the next day. Double the joy!

Third project: Hydroponic Roots and Seed Catalogs.  So many lovely plants will grow from “throw-away” root ends—celery, carrots, beets, turnips, onions, leeks, lettuce and more.  We plan to try this and then drink coffee with our seed catalogs!

Fourth project: Sweet Potato Rooting.  The foliage from sweet potatoes is lush and lovely. We will be starting sweet potato vines together and watch them grow over the next few weeks.

May the spring season be ready to enter your heart as well…even in February!

--Laura Zechin, Activity Director