Progress of garden delights Thalman Square residents

Watching their garden grow brought on several summer outings for residents of Thalman Square Assisted Living Memory Support, as they traveled a short distance to the Prairie Parkway Garden behind UnityPoint Health in Cedar Falls. 

During monthly visits, designated garden leader (and villa resident) Rich Congdon shared garden progress, pointing out new structures such as teepees to support unusual varieties like the asparagus bean that grows to be a yard long. 

In May, residents planted the radishes they were able to pick in June; some had already been harvested so residents could enjoy a cottage cheese-radish flatbread. Another summer snack was fresh pesto served on toasted bread with parmesan cheese. 

They’ll enjoy another garden visit this month.  If you’d like to attend a class or volunteer at the Prairie Parkway Garden, visit www.parkwaygarden.org.