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Helping Hands: Carla Levesque
Carla Levesque puts her green thumb to good use and is Patch's Helping Hand of the week.
Name: Carla Levesque
Hometown: Lucerne, Switzerland
Title: Master Gardener -- propagates plants, weeds, teaches gardening to youngsters from Pinellas County schools as part of the 4 -H Program at Pinellas County Extension Service.
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DOB: May 15, 1926.
How long volunteering: 14 years.
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What encouraged/inspired you to volunteer: I love gardening, grew up with it
What do you like most about volunteering: Connecting with the earth, working with people who have the same interests, learning new things attending Master Garden update lectures, also am able to grow my own vegetables at a special plot designated by the Extension Service.
What keeps you interested: Keeping physically active doing what I love.
How can public help out: Be environmentally savvy, appreciate what God gave us and take care of it.