Have you driven by East Elementary lately? If you have, you might have noticed that it looks like a school garden will soon be growing! Land has been cleared, raised beds have been placed, and soil has been laid.
Club leader, Candace Bohachic and the 4-Hers at East Elementary have been actively working to ensure that their school garden is ready for spring planting. School gardens can provide academic growth, social/emotional development, physical benefits, and environmental appreciation.
Clemson Extension will continue to provide guidance and resources as the Dillon County 4-H and the East Elementary school garden grow.
If you are interested in having a school wide garden or a 4-H club at your school for the next school year, please contact 4-H agent, Erika James at 843-774-8218 or directly at erikao@clemson.edu. Check out the Clemson Extension 4-H Dillon County Facebook® Page. The Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service offers its programs to people of all ages, regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, disability, political belief, sexual orientation, marital or family status and is an equal opportunity employer. Clemson University Cooperating with U.S. Department of Agriculture, South Carolina Counties, Extension Service, and Clemson, S.C.