Sweet Potato Discovery

The Alexander County Partnership for Children got a surprise last week when they found a sweet potato that weighed in at 19 lbs. 9.7oz in the straw bale garden in front of their office.  A single, large sweet potato was not the crop the Alexander County Partnership for Children anticipated from the sweet potato vine that has been growing since May of 2012.  It is currently on display in front of the Alexander County Partnership Office. The straw bale garden is part of the Partnership’s healthy living initiatives. There are currently 11 child care centers, family child care homes and community groups who have received gardening grants from The Alexander County Partnership for Children.  If you are part of an organization that would be interested in creating a community garden in the Spring please contact the Alexander County Partnership for Children at 828-632-3799 or visit our website www.alexanderchildren.org.  Alexander County Partnership for Children is a United Way organization.