Community Gardening at Big Lots’ Big Garden

Photo by Rachel Joy Barehl
Photo by Rachel Joy Barehl
Photo by Rachel Joy Barehl
Each department at Big Lots has its own garden bed with a unique name and painted sign.
Photo by Rachel Joy Barehl
Jillian Koch (left) and Megan Mellquist (right), "co-captains" of the Big Lots gardens.
Photo by Rachel Joy Barehl
Sue Simon and friend claning up right after all of the plants went into the ground and it started sprinkling, then huge showers came.
Photo by Rachel Joy Barehl
Master gardener, Sue Simon helps one of the youngest volunteers with planting tips.
Photo by Rachel Joy Barehl
Photo by Rachel Joy Barehl
Each team takes pride and has humor in their choices.
Photo by Rachel Joy Barehl
A specific team asked for a group photo, proud of their work in the garden.
Photo by Rachel Joy Barehl
Photo by Rachel Joy Barehl
Photo by Rachel Joy Barehl