St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center in El Cajon, CA (outside San Diego) which helps adults who have developmental disabilities recently debuted the greenhouse in its organic garden. The greenhouse uses passive solar heating, which reduces electricity costs.
In the new greenhouse adult students with developmental disabilities will learn to propagate California native drough-tolerant plants for sale to the general public, divide root systems, plant seeds, prune old growth and grow flowers, plants and herbs.
The students earn a paycheck, develop social skills and increase their physical health and feeling of well-being.
The garden is source of fresh produce for the lunches that are prepared for its students and staff.
The organic garden was established in 1998 in a former horse pasture. It is open to the public weekdays from 8am to 4pm and Saturdays from 9 to 3pm.
The 2 acre site is a certified organic garden and member of the California Association of Nurseries. It includes a citrus orchard, flower gardens, ornamental trees, shrubs, herbs and worm farm.
Drought-resistant succulents and perennials are sold there starting at $4 along with gardening tools. This is a nonprofit organization.
The garden is located at 2119 E Madison Ave, El Cajon. (619) 442-5129.
Read More At: http://stmsc.org/programs/organic-garden
Thanks to Karen Pearlman at the UT for the info.
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