Al and Ann Holtz have been volunteers and members of the garden since 2011. Gardening has been a part of them both since their childhood! Al grew up on a farm in central Alberta and Ann has always helped her mom grow flowers and vegetables. Ann is particularly fond of the magic of spring planting and seeing her vision and plans come to life. While Al loves working the soil and getting the plants to grow.
Being able to share their knowledge and love of gardening is important to them. They have contributed to the success of the garden as a member of the executive, guru of composting and first lead for the communal garden plots.
For Ann and Al, the community garden is about more than growing food; it's also about getting reacquainted with the seasons, sharing, being outside and working together. The community garden was an important part of Al's recovery from open heart surgery in 2013 and Ann’s cancer treatment recovery in 2014. It continues to be a place they walk to as a neighbourhood destination. Having places to sit in the garden, to be surrounded by the smells and plants, is a really important part of healing.
By Johanne Ranger
Being able to share their knowledge and love of gardening is important to them. They have contributed to the success of the garden as a member of the executive, guru of composting and first lead for the communal garden plots.
For Ann and Al, the community garden is about more than growing food; it's also about getting reacquainted with the seasons, sharing, being outside and working together. The community garden was an important part of Al's recovery from open heart surgery in 2013 and Ann’s cancer treatment recovery in 2014. It continues to be a place they walk to as a neighbourhood destination. Having places to sit in the garden, to be surrounded by the smells and plants, is a really important part of healing.
By Johanne Ranger
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