SOUTH OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) – “One of the philosophers said it’s a shame to die unless you have done something for mankind; well, this is my contribution so I can go in peace,” Robert Elkins said.
- Volunteers take care of 69 plant beds along South 24th Street.
- Robert Elkins, one volunteer, has donated thousands of hour to planting.
- The volunteers also teach local children about gardening.
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Robert Elkins, an 80-year-old master gardener, has spent thousands of hours planting, weeding, and caring for the garden beds along South 24th Street.
“I was retired, sitting around the house doing nothing, bored to death,” Elkins said…