Making a Difference One Seed at a Time

Members of the Horticulture Club are planting seeds of community value right here in PVCC’s own community garden. Just southeast of the Dickinson building are plots of vegetables and flowers for students, faculty, and the public. However, much more is being planted in Horticulture Club.

“What you grow goes back into the community and helps people,” said Horticulture club member Victoria Luevano. The Horticulture Club is advised by Director of Student Success David Lerman.

Lerman teaches PVCC students how to grow plants and care for them throughout the seasons. Students keep and maintain the garden in conjunction with UVA students. 

PVCC’s garden is open to the entire community. Members invite the public to grow what they would like. The garden is not only for the community, and it helps the environment.

Luevano explained that members are getting involved by planting vegetables that are donated to various food drives around campus. 

Some of Horticulture club members from PVCC and UVA also participated in the United Way Day of Caring on Wednesday, Sept. 25. PVCC hosted the event, encouraging everyone to participate to open up more slots in the garden and fix the fence. 

The Horticulture Club helps students and the public alike to be more hands on with agricultural practices. Faculty members are also invited to join in making a difference from the campus’ small garden to the planet. 

What is grown on campus is much more than a few vegetables, flowers, and trees. Students, faculty, and the public are growing to appreciate the environment. One seed can make a difference and the club is hoping for more helping hands next year.

Horticulture Club meets every Thursday on campus and has activities Fridays and Saturdays. Email David Lerman, at dlerman@pvcc.edu for more information.