Community and education join hands once more to bring a holistic approach to learning. Nobles Greenhouse and Nursery, owned by Chris and Kim Carter, and the class of Glaythia Collins and Gail Butler at Suwannee Middle School united classroom studies and hands-on experience to make the world of plant biology come alive.

Dan Gerenscer, a horticulture expert employed at Nobles Greenhouse, spent the afternoon discussing plant biology, organic gardening, plant identification and general care of plants. The students were thrilled to be able to plant flower boxes with pansies, petunias and snapdragons. These plants are cold tolerant in the South and will bring months of beauty to the windows of the classroom.

The students want to thank “Mr. Dan” for taking the time in his busy schedule to help them with their project. They learned a lot, and this is a lesson that will last all year as they take care of their plants.