What a great program Tom -- giving everyone *roots* to their personal history at the school. I think it's very important for adults to impart appreciation and respect for nature into the children in their lives. It's their connection with this earth, and therefore with the humanity on this earth. If they're taught not to harm a plant, they're so much less likely to harm a human. To me, this is a generational gift.
I'm really enjoying this thread -- and hope that everyone posts their stories.
Lucy -- what a shame that your neighbor only gave your Mom the least of his Irises. What a gift if he had given her one of the pinks!! I give away whatever I have plenty of -- including the expensive ones!!
