The Garden Project Timeline

Pathway into a new set of leaders

First meeting of the year

Sept. 28, 2023

Chico and Devine-Guzman develop idea

Start of 2021

Class of 2023 graduation

May 30, 2023

Second meeting of year

Oct. 19, 2023

The Garden Project is officially created

April 2021

Chico and Russo's first day as sophomores

Aug. 17, 2023

The Garden Project

• About 40 participants helped to clean up the area that would eventually be known as the mental health garden.

The first event is held.

The Idea Blossoms

After finding a sponsor, Gables welcomes The Garden Project

Ms. Lezcano becomes the sponsor for The Garden Project.

• Already heading the club PACE, Ms. Lezcano helps bring about a new portion of the club, focused on gardening and the spread of mindfulness.

An Idea Sprouts

As sophomores in Gables, Lucia Chico and Devine-Guzman begin their plan for The Garden Project.

Inspired by their liking for gardening and environmental awareness, the two sophomores took inspiration from their AP Human Geography class, where they learned about sustainable agriculture.

• Taking into account their new knowledge, the two students came up with the idea to bring a garden to Gables.

Last Day as Seniors

Graduation marks Lucia Chico and Devine Guzman's parting from high school.

Graduation was held at the University of Miami's Watsco Center.

• The Class of 2024 was celebrated and honored, reaching the end of their time as high schoolers.
• The Gables Garden Project's plans for the future are being discussed, with Russo and Paz Chico taking the spot as number one candidates.

Second Meeting

Planting Herbs and Bromeliads

Herbs and Bromeliads

• Students stay after school to add calming plants around the gardens.
• Herbs are used to promote calmness and wellness.
• Bromeliads serve as an enticing plant to observe and a pretty plant to further add personality to the garden.

Torch Officially Passed Down

Russo and Paz Chico's first day as sophomores in Gables

• The two new co-presidents go into the new year with more responsibilities, taking on the duties of running The Garden Project.

• Students use bricks to construct a creative spiral garden, where they will plant in later meetings.

Building Spiral Garden

First Meeting

Cleanup and Building Spiral Garden

Cleanup

• Members of The Garden Club helped to clean up the garden.
• They wore gloves and used shovels to help set up a clean base for future planting and other projects.