Hose Etiquette
Follow these guidelines to keep the hoses in working condition and be respectful to garden plots and renters.
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…
As we get near the end of the season….
We’re so glad you could grow with us this year! Thank you for keeping your commitment to growing and tending your plot.As the season ends and school is about to…
They’re Baaacckk! (Cicada Killers)
If you are new to the community garden this year, you may see this intimidating wasp. They have been coming to the garden for years. They are solitary wasps that…
Cucumbers (Yeah!) Powdery Mildew (Boo!)
Cucumbers (Yeah!) Powdery Mildew (Boo!) In the past week my cucumber's growth has exploded. With the rain we have had, they are taking over my plot. Yesterday, I had my…