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Lewes in Bloom kicks off Children’s Garden programs
A large crowd attends the Lewes in Bloom/Master Gardeners production June 23 of Peter Rabbit in Stango Park. The Children’s Learning Garden will host a series of Friday youth programs until Aug. 25. RON MACARTHUR PHOTOS
June 22, 2023
The Lewes in Bloom Children’s Learning Garden in Stango Park, adjacent to Lewes Public Library, will be a busy place this summer with Monday story hours and Friday morning children’s programs.
The Friday programs kicked of June 16 with a Master Gardeners presentation of Peter Rabbit. Programs will continue at 10:30 each Friday through Aug. 25.
Go to lewesinbloom.org/childrens-learning-garden for more information and a schedule of events.
Master Gardener Brent Marsh, aka Farmer McGregor, takes time out of his work schedule to talk about the vegetables he grows in his garden (and tomatoes as a fruit).
Master Gardener Jessica Clark plays the part of the naughty bunny, Peter Rabbit, who ends up in Farmer McGregor’s garden.
Master Gardener Judy Pfister plays the part of Peter Rabbit’s mother, giving him instructions what to buy at the store.
The award-winning Lewes in Bloom group coordinates the Children’s Learning Garden project in Stango Park.
Brent Marsh, portraying Farmer McGregor, asks the youngsters if sweet potatoes and white potatoes are related. They are not.
Lewes Public Library and Lewes in Bloom have a StoryWalk trail starting at the library and winding through Stango Park.
