There are just a few spots left for gardeners to still start this season. This is the prime time to plant, and it is safe to plant anything now. A few notes: I put two bales of hay in the shed, which can be used by anyone for mulch. Remember this is the time of year when the sun is the most intense, so water before 10 am or after 4 pm so you don't burn your plants. The weather is very dry, so be sure to keep up with your watering. Adding mulch will help keep more moisture in

plots ready for planting. As I write this, we are ending the first week of May. This is the time of year we are itching to get out and plant our gardens, but we must follow a few simple principles to have success. Plant appropriate things at the appropriate time. The biggest factor in germination is soil temperature. Crops that will germinate and grow in 50 - 60 degree soil temps (which is probably where we are right now) include: - Potatoes - Onions and their kin (leeks,

I know the garden doesn't quite look like this yet, but it is going to quicker than we think! This week I will start working on assigning plots to anyone who is interested. You have plenty of time to sign up, don't worry, I just want to get people thinking about it in time to get seeds and make plans for spring. This year we are going to try two new things: Mentor guided gardening for those who need some encouragement to keep going throughout the gardening season. Garden wor

The weather forecast is calling for a possible frost as early as Thursday morning. Although the community garden is in what I call an...

Even though it doesn't feel like it outside, the calendar and the sun angle and the day length tell us that the end of the growing season...

I was able to get down to the garden today and place a few signs which I hope will clarify where people may and may not pick. Let me know...

I am sorry I have not taken the time to communicate much this season. It has come to my attention that vegetables are being harvested...

Mulched plants in the garden This season has started out slowly, but with the warm weather and sunshine, everything is catching up. That...

Community garden 2025 We still have plots available for anyone who would like to garden this season. There is one raised bed available...

plots are now tilled The in-ground plots have been tilled and are ready for parceling out and early planting. Please contact me to set up...

Our garden sign If you are like me, you are anxious to get the gardening season going. Currently, the manure is appearing in the garden,...

In a week or so, we will be raking the leaves up and onto the garden plots. So, now it is time to take down your fences and posts and any...

The weather forecast for the next two nights is potentially cold enough for frost. Due to this, if you have peppers, tomatoes or tender...

We have a new shed for the community garden! Please don't put anything in it yet. On Friday we will work on it to make some shelves,...

Unbelievably we are approaching the end of the garden season for this year. I have some very important information to share, so please...

The weather this season is really cooperating for our gardens to grow. I noticed we have already begun to harvest! Along with harvest...

I have seed potatoes available for anyone who would like them. Also - this is the time of year I make transplants available to anyone who...

Yes, these are baby bunnies! Aren't they cute? Do you know where this nest is? It is in the "community" raised bed, the one closest to...

Although today is cold and not the kind of weather I want for planting, we are making the plans for tilling the garden on Friday, April...

I know many of you are anxious to get going out in the garden. We are waiting on manure to be spread, then we will rototill. After that,...