Strickland, and Michael Martin worked together to complete a 

school beautification project at Townville Elementary School in 

Anderson County.

scale. The students planted pansies in pots that would later 

be set around the flagpole. 
 

"To me a lush carpet of pine needles or spongy grass is more 
welcome than the most luxurious Persian rug."
~Helen Keller~

Elementary School to take pictures for us. Mr. Parris is the 

director of public affairs for the SC FFA Association, SC YF and 

Agribusiness association, and the SC Association of 

Agriculutral Educators.

Learning to Do
Doing to Learn
Earning to Live
Living to Serve
~FFA Motto~

“And when the child’s first harvest comes in, put everything aside to count the pea pods, to admire the colors in a handful of marigolds, to feel the smooth, shiny skin of a pepper. These rituals are the true bonding agent of child, adult, and garden.”
~Marjorie Waters~
“Down in the Dirt with Kids: Tips on Raising a crop of Young Gardeners”

get everything finshed up.
 
 
 
 

"Every flower is a soul blossoming in nature."
~John Muir~

"In a child's garden - imagination grows."
~ Gwen Frostic~
Motto of the 4-H Children's Garden at Michigan State University

rootball. All of the students were excited about planting the 

pansies. A few of boys, like Troy Dobbins (to the left), dug in the 

ground like puppies and chanted, "Dig, dig, dig."