Nemas Gardens Summer Interns 2025: Leilah Eggleston
- Kevette Kane
- 12 hours ago
- 2 min read
From the Soccer Field to the Garden Bed: Leilah Eggleston’s Summer of Growth
As a rising senior and varsity soccer player at Eleanor Roosevelt High School, Leilah Eggleston knows the value of discipline, teamwork, and showing up with purpose. This summer, she brought those same qualities to a new kind of field—one filled with soil, seedlings, and sunlight.
A Chance Discovery, A Valuable Experience
Leilah found the Nemas Gardens internship opportunity through a school email. What started as a simple click turned into a meaningful journey. Drawn by the chance to learn plant care for her own future gardening projects, she saw the program as more than just a summer activity—it was a way to invest in herself and her environment.
“I saw it as valuable. I wanted to learn how to care for plants and grow my own garden someday.”
Lessons That Took Root
Throughout the internship, Leilah immersed herself in the rhythms of the garden. She learned how to nurture plants from seed to harvest, gaining practical skills and a deeper appreciation for nature’s quiet wisdom.
Key Takeaways:
Understanding plant growth cycles and maintenance techniques
Building patience and attentiveness through hands-on care
Discovering the joy of working with living things
Her experience wasn’t just about gardening—it was about slowing down, tuning in, and connecting with something bigger than herself.
Leilah’s Advice to Future Interns
Her message is simple, yet powerful:
“Stay attentive and cherish every moment with the plants.”
Whether you're new to gardening or just curious about sustainability, Leilah believes that every moment in the garden is an opportunity to learn, reflect, and grow.
Leilah’s journey reminds us that growth doesn’t always come from competition—it can also come from cultivation. At Nemas Gardens, she didn’t just care for plants. She nurtured a deeper sense of purpose, patience, and possibility.