CARLYLE - At 61 years old, Herman Arndt saw an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the Moose Mountain Lodge care facility, and he didn’t hesitate to act.
This past spring, Arndt constructed five raised garden beds on the lodge’s grounds, with four beds measuring 18 by 48 inches, and one larger bed at 18 by 96 inches. His goal was simple: to provide the residents of the care facility with fresh, homegrown vegetables.
Arndt began planting in May, and by summer’s end, the garden was bursting with life. The beds overflowed with 900 tomatoes as well as pumpkins, squash, green peppers and cucumbers. His efforts not only brightened the grounds of Moose Mountain Lodge but also brought fresh produce straight to the residents’ tables.
The local residents and community of Moose Mountain Lodge are grateful. By growing fresh vegetables on-site, Arndt helped ensure that the residents have access to nutritious, locally-grown food.
