Hose Etiquette
Follow these guidelines to keep the hoses in working condition and be respectful to garden plots and renters.
Organic Garden Waste
The community garden has grown to 52+ plots. We have run into the problem of what to do with organic waste produced. This includes weeds, diseased leaves, plants, thick stalks…
Straw for Mulching
When straw bales are delivered, they are stacked and covered in plastic tarp in at the front of the community garden. We use straw to mulch the plots after all…
Garden Paths
The garden paths are complete! Almond Exteriors has been working with us over the past few years to add garden paths through/around the community garden. This week the final phase…
Mushroom Compost
Mushroom compost has been delivered and is ready to spread on your plot.You can't miss it - it is in the cul de sac.Enough compost was purchased to spread a…
Winter Cover Crop
The first weekend of garden prep in early Spring consists of turning over the winter cover crop. We use a cover crop as an organic way to enrich the soil.Planting…
Seed Exchange March 13
Saturday March 13 at the Community Garden Work DayThanks to everyone that participated in the seed exchange. We will do something similar with a "seedling swap" with leftovers people have…
Vegetables to Plant in April
The Virginia Cooperative Extension has a great infographic to show you what you can direct sow and transplant mid April. More great information their website.
Planning Your Vegetable Garden
Download Template Get ready! Now is the time to plan your garden plot if you have not done this yet.Our last frost date is around mid April. You should have…
Fall Gardening
We haven't had too many people gardening in the Fall in past seasons. This year we have several plots that have been replanted for Fall crops. With the beautiful warm…