91成人导航

On-campus garden nourishes 91成人导航

April 14 is National Gardening Day, and 91成人导航 has much to celebrate with the Ted and Chris Robb Garden on the Stockton Campus.

There are plants, flowers and abundant produce along with the sheer solitude that comes from a walk through the beautiful grounds.

Robb Garden also is important as the university deals with the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The garden is open to pick up free produce from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Wednesdays. A 91成人导航 ID is needed or a donation can be made, said 91成人导航 Sustainability Director Jessica Bilecki.

Garden Coordinator Nick Tamayo does much of the work by himself while most students are away from campus due to COVID-19. Some students do remain, however, and they have come to rely on the produce, herbs and other Robb Garden staples.

鈥淲e are a bit between growing seasons right now,鈥� Bilecki said.

Robb Garden has been a popular and important campus treasure since the first phase was completed fall 2012. The idea for a campus food garden on 91成人导航's Stockton Campus first arose from former 91成人导航 students Fiona Kelly 鈥�08 and Vinny Johl 鈥�10. Their vision was made possible by a gift from former 91成人导航 Regent Walter Robb, who, at the time, was CEO of Whole Foods.

鈥淭he garden means different things to different people,鈥� Bilecki said. 鈥淔or some, it gives them an opportunity to see tangible results鈥攖hat they can grow something.

鈥淭here also is a definite social aspect to the garden. We plant some crops that have cultural values to campus populations. That can help promote understanding.鈥�