A project that started in late May of this year culminated in a wrap-up luncheon and awards party for Junior Gardeners from the Kingsville Horticultural Society on Saturday, September 6.
A total of 45 students planted seeds given to them by the society back in May, taking what they learned and applying those lessons to growing various flowers and vegetables.
The kids were also tasked with taking photos of some of their garden in a photo contest sponsored by the society.
“We had 22 students last year,” said society representative Miklos Galata. “We were happy to have 45 participate this year.”
The Kingsville Lions Hall was appointed with an array of plants, flowers, produce and photos, all colourful and bright. The students had a pizza lunch, followed by cake.
Octavia Fitch took top honours in the photo contest, while Claire Banman took second and Jacob Wylie third.
Each different plant had gold, silver and bronze medals awarded, as judges from the society took care and time in deciding the top three of each of the 15 categories.
Octavia Fitch was the big winner of the day, as she won the first overall trophy, with Gemma Gaspar taking the second place trophy and Raymond Balen third.
The Kingsville Horticultural Society looks forward to next spring and a new planting season for yet a new crop of young gardeners.
Some of the items on display at Lions Hall, all grown by children.
SUN photo by Mark Ribble
