Students participate in hands-on gardening lessons during the Mandarin Garden Club’s “Sprouts” program. Registration for the spring 2026 session opens Jan. 2. Photos courtesy Mandarin Garden Club
By Michele Alex
“Sprouts” participants engage in science-based learning activities. The program is designed for homeschooling children ages 9 to 12. Photos courtesy Mandarin Garden Club
The Mandarin Garden Club finished last year in good spirits as members of all circles supported the local community with various generous donations.
This year, the Dogwood Circle’s monetary collection was donated to the Divine Mercy House, while the Cherokee Rose Circle collected items for City Rescue Mission’s Shoe Boxes of Love and Isaiah’s House 117.
The Mandarin Food Bank received 125 pounds of fresh produce from the club’s garden in addition to large amounts of nonperishable items donated by members, a tradition the club has maintained since 2008. Other organizations the club supported include the Ronald McDonald House, the Lions Club and Meals on Wheels.
It is winter now, but the club’s grounds are still colorful, and the red, pink and white gardenia bed welcomes visitors as they stroll in the garden.
With spring in mind, registration opens Jan. 2 for “Sprouts.” This is a “science through gardening” club for homeschooling children ages 9 to 12. The educational program helps fulfill the club’s mission to cultivate an appreciation and knowledge of gardening among the youth in the community.
Sessions are offered at the Mandarin Garden Club, 2892 Loretto Road, every second and fourth Monday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. The program runs from January through April 2026, and the cost is $35.
For more information or to register for the program, contact katprov5@gmail.com or visit www.mandaringardenclub.org.
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