January 19 was International Flower Day, and Ron Smith Care Centre decided to celebrate it on Tuesday, January 20. This year, they opted for longer-lasting blooms by getting their hands dirty and planting succulents. Although succulents aren’t technically flowers, they are flowering plants – and residents and staff now wait in happy anticipation for their colourful displays as they flourish throughout Ron Smith Care Centre.
The morning began with some fascinating flower facts shared by Karabo Matlaletsa, followed by a fun competition where one lucky resident won a box of chocolate nougat after finding a hidden note under her pot. From there, residents immersed themselves in choosing a beautiful succulent, potting it with care, adding decorative stones, and finishing it off with hessian ribbon for the perfect touch.
The morning ended on a sweet note with tea or coffee, and a flower-shaped biscuit lovingly baked by the REC Team.
“Taking time to appreciate the flowers and nature around us is so important. It helps ground us, calm us, and remind us to be grateful for the beauty that surrounds us. Gardening offers endless benefits too – engaging all our senses, keeping us active and bringing peace to both heart and mind,” says Simoné Botha, RSCC’s manager of OT and recreation.
