April 9 brought the community back together once again to keep greening our space on Emerson Avenue. A multiple generational event, this Saturday we double dug 4 beds, planted 7 trees, weeded, made flags and signs and prepared the larger piece of land for the big tilling. A big thank you to Darin Early and LMU for providing us with awesome food and great labor, including his three wonderful daughters! OWMS students Naya Royas and Clarke Brown sponsored a Lemonade Stand to fund-raise for the garden. After lunch, we had our first ever tree dedication in honor of Helen Rosebaugh. Kathy (Helen's daughter) and her husband Matt were both alumni of OWMS. Helen's husband , Bill, and grand daughter shared in planting an Anna Apple tree in her honor. Dr. Pride pointed out how much this has already become a place for community. Joanne Poyourow taught us how to plant the tree. Another shout out to Princess and her grandfather. So many people have given their sweat and labor to the garden!
