SCRG Eastwick Profile: Ms. Alma

Where were you born? Hurt, Virginia

How long have you been gardening? 30 years

How long have you been at the Eastwick Community Garden? This is her 3rd year.

Who taught you how to garden? She grew up in the country. If you grew up in the country you had to work.

What do you do with the food you grow? She freezes it and gives some away.

Any advice for young gardeners? You have to want to work because gardening is work.

How do you prevent squirrels? She doesn’t have much problem with squirrels.