Volunteer Profile: Peggy Heide

Friday

Mar 14, 2014 at 9:49 AM

By Amanda Hinds Doyleahindsdoyle@siskiyoudaily.com

Why volunteerPeggy Heide was raised on a ranch and got the grow-bug early on, she said. Heide is currently president of the Yreka Garden Club and has been for the past five years. Heide says she wears multiple hats among the many different gardening groups in Yreka. She enjoys keeping all the people/volunteers and plants together in the garden.

Why Yreka Garden ClubKnown as “Dirtgirl,” Heide can’t remember a time where she did not take care of plants and animals. She loves the people aspect of the position, but also the plants, compost, dirt and anything else that nature brings.

The most rewarding part“Seeing everyone getting involved in how seeds become plants and helping the community get into growing plants and eating what they have grown,” said Heide. She said while figuring out how to get things done for the least amount of work and money can be difficult. The excitement toward the community from the gardening groups is simply outstanding. “ Recycle and compost,” she said.