Sean here - File under: When everyone does a little, everybody does a lot.
Meet Mineko san, a.k.a. “Butterfly Whisperer”. Our local gardener.
If you are a regular user like me of Ezuko, Kumamoto City’s nature paradise, has probably seen or met Mineko san.
Her garden is located not far from the natural spring water fountain 江津湖の湧水 nestled between the Zoo‘s south gate and lake. There you can find her working away, always friendly with a ready smile.
As a volunteer, Mineko san is out most mornings digging, planting, trimming watering, and weeding plants, some are 5th, 6th, or 7th generation. That’s right, she harvests her own seedlings year to year adding her contribution to sustainability.
From seed to seed, season to season, always something fresh and spectacular.
Check out some of the pics I have collected over the years.
A salute to amazing people doing amazing things for the sake of doing something amazing.
Be your amazing self.