Service-Learning Log #3

1.    What did you do?

I started to carbonized wood that we could use to help plants grow, I planted a crazy amount of garlic, and I made some Korean cabbage dish in the learning kitchen.

2.    In what ways has your service-learning experience enhanced your academic growth?

This hands-on experience has really helped me understand the hard work that goes into growing food, so I definitely have gained more respect. It is really cool reading about farming and actually getting to participate with it.

 

3.    In what ways has your service-learning experience enhanced your personal growth?

Personally, I wasn’t too excited to go help out in the gardens but I have met some really nice, interesting people working there. Paul and I love starting the carbon-firing bin. I also met Ryan, who is also really funny and cool.  The people working there definitely keep the levity going.

4.    In what ways has your service-learning experience enhanced your civic learning? 

As I am new to Asheville, this has really helped getting to know some more people and getting familiar with the land I live on. The Rhodes Garden is a really neat place and I’m glad I got to help out.

5.    What are your service-learning goals for the future? 

I waited to start my service-learning hours, so I’ve been crunching them all this week. As for the future, I can’t say exactly but I think it would be cool to return to see if any of the garlic or strawberries I planted have sprouted.