WELCOMING GARDEN UPDATE
Thank you, KPC, for all the time and donations you’ve contributed to help our garden flourish beautifully. Many people have enjoyed getting their hands dirty or simply admiring the native plants as they stroll along the garden path. None of this would be possible without your support, so thank you.
Below is an update on the garden’s progress.
If you would like to volunteer for planting (a green thumb is not required), please call the church office at 757-495-1913 for information on planting days. We are still accepting monetary donations for ongoing maintenance and to purchase more plants for the changing seasons. Checks can be sent to KPC or placed in the offering basket during worship. Please write "garden" on the memo line. Additionally, write "garden" on the outside of your envelope for cash donations.
You may also donate plants to the garden. Donation forms are available at the Welcome Center in the church's main lobby.
For any questions, please call the church office.
The Native Welcoming Garden idea grew from our Church reading Becoming a Welcoming Church by Thom S. Rainer. We would like to thank everyone who has had a part in bringing this vision a reality with their contributions including time and energy, financial gifts, plant donations, and blessing prayers.
Landscape review started in mid-September 2023. Creating a NATIVE garden would be our goal because it's self-sustainable over time. Lots of preparation was required.
Many thanks for the plants, benches, bird bath, and trellis that added beauty through the very hot summer!
Monarch butterflies found a home here, too.
Because our Native Welcome Garden has approximately 97% native plants, our garden received recognition from the Virginia Native Plant Society/South Hampton Roads Chapter with a beautiful sign! Of course, we always could use more help through our next season. Thank you for helping us communicate this wonderful year of seeing God's hand in blessing His creation.