The beauty and abundance found in nature is something that Mrs. Mary Schau never seems to get tired of, especially when surprised by the abundance of goods in her own garden.

Ever since Schau was little, gardening and the outdoors was a passion of hers that was incapable of being subsided by anything.

A teacher at Bishop Blanchet, and avid gardener, Schau puts her heart and soul into tending for the nature in her backyard.

“I absolutely adore being outside and gardening”, said Schau, “It’s in those moments

that I feel completely at peace.”

For Schau, having the ability to grow and harvest her own fruits, vegetables and herbs is something that brings her comfort.

“I think I also just love gardening because I get to eat the fruits of my labor,” said Schau.

Not only has Schau found a comfort in her outdoorsy side, she has passed on the passion of hers to her own daughter who farms her own crops as well.

“While my kids were growing up, I loved giving them the opportunity to feel like they were accomplishing something beneficial to themselves,” said Schau, “which is why I love that my kids share a similar passion to me.”

Schau’s garden consists of a wide array of produce that she uses in her own kitchen.

Strawberries, blackberries, apples—Schau seems to have it all.

Not only does her garden consist of fruits, vegetables and herbs, Schau also raises chickens and she has her own bee farm that she receives honey from.

“I have also enjoyed being outside, even since I was very young,” said Schau. “I take great pride and fulfillment from the opportunity I have to harvest my own goods.”

Filled to the brim with an abundance of goods, Schau’s hobby for gardening not only has shaped her since her childhood, but also continues to influence her children and those around her.