how does a garden grow?
Did you ever wonder how a new garden space comes to be at Bookworm? It’s a little more complex than you might think!
garden sponsorship
Meet Josh & Brenda, sponsors of Bookworm’s newest garden based on Little Blue Truck by Alice Schertle. Each garden sponsorship story in Bookworm’s 10 year history is unique, and Josh & Brenda’s is no exception. Join us as they share their personal experience in their own words.
How did you come to sponsor a garden at Bookworm?
Two years-ago our son Elijah unexpectedly passed, and, with his passing, we wanted to share the love and joy he brought to us with others. Since Eli loved story time, we decided we would have a book drive at his funeral, and through the generosity of our family, friends, and community, we received over 2,000 book donations. Since then, Eli’s Love has donated more than 3,500 books to dozens of organizations and our dreams of honoring Eli and sharing his love with others’ lived on. Sponsoring the Little Blue Truck site was another opportunity for us to further share his love with others.
why little blue truck?
We chose Little Blue Truck because Eli loved the animals and the sounds they made, and the message is relatable and timeless. The concept of doing the right thing and helping others is something all people can get behind (pun intended), and the little blue truck shows us that if we all work together, we can move the immoveable and accomplish any task.
how has the garden sponsorship process been for you?
It has been an honor to work with Bookworm Gardens and to see the creativity of the staff come to life. We had some ideas on what we wanted, but they made our ideas a reality and added so many thoughtful touches. This process has brought a mixture of emotions to our family, but we are truly thankful and overjoyed that we get to honor our son in such a special way.
what are you most looking forward to about this space?
We look forward to the joy this space will bring, and hopefully it will create an opportunity for children and families to make memories they will cherish for the rest of their lives.
Tune in to Little Blue Truck story time with Josh & Brenda below, and be sure to visit the new garden during our 2020 season!
Interested in sponsoring a Garden? Email info@bookwormgardens.org.