We can’t believe that it's November already and that our rainy city just had its first snowfall. Here are a couple of garden updates as we transition into the cooler months.
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April Updates from Oak & 41st
Hi gardeners,
We hope you have had a lovely month of seed starting and crop planning as the daffodils and cherry blossoms begin to bloom!
Here are a couple of reminders and updates as spring rolls in:
COMPOST DROP
We have now delivered compost to all garden sites. This is provided free for all gardeners. Be sure to add a thin layer to your garden bed to keep your soil nutrient-dense.
WATER IS TURNED ON
The watering system and garden hoses have been set up and the water is on. Your garden bed will most likely not need much water now, but the hoses can be handy for washing hands and hand tools and watering those first seeds and starts.
MIX IN LEAVES
Keep your winter leaf topping in, and mix the leaves into the soil. This creates a nutrient-dense addition to the compost!
TOOLS
Please remember to bring your own hand tools to the gardens
Have you started seeds yet for this growing season? Check out this list of what veggies and flowers grow best in April on the South Coast of British Columbia.
VANCOUVER COMMUNITY FRIDGE PROJECT
The Vancouver Community Fridge Project is a decentralized food distribution network created to provide healthy, free food and essential supplies to communities across Vancouver. Their mission is to combat food insecurity and to decrease food waste by encouraging our communities to take part in laterally-directed mutual aid, starting with providing free, safe, non-policed, accessible and nutritious foods through community fridges and pantries.
The Vancouver Community Fridge Project is a great opportunity to give back to the community by sharing some of the delicious fresh food that you grow with neighbours and community members. If you are interested in donating to the Community Fridge Project, check out their list of fridges and find a location that works for you!
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Happy growing!
Spring in the Garden!
Hello fellow gardeners,
Spring is almost here, and you know what that means… it’s time to register for your garden beds!
Here are a few important garden notices:
REGISTRATION
We have sent out registration links so that you can register for the same garden beds as last year. You can access the registration form by entering your email address at the link provided in your email.
Please reach out if you have any questions about registration and we’ll be happy to help!
**NOTE: REGISTRATION CLOSES ON MARCH 15th.
If you do not register by then, we will assume you are no longer interested in using your garden bed and will offer it to other gardeners on the waitlist.
GARDENING TIPS: PREPARING FOR SPRING
Have you started thinking about what delicious veggies and beautiful plants you want to grow in your garden bed(s) this spring?
We love brainstorming what veggies we want to grow and eat all summer long. If you are new to growing or haven’t thought about it yet, here are some great resources for planning your garden beds:
This link gives some great tips for what nutrients to add to your garden beds, drainage tips, and sunlight preferences. It also shares some ideas on what veggies grow best in raised beds!
This link tells you all you need to know about garden planning, seed starting, and timing your plantings! It reminds us to focus on growing the things we love to eat, and suggests reflecting on last year’s successes and failures to help plan this year’s garden. We can’t wait to see what you grow!
HELP US GROW
Help us grow and create new garden spaces by reviewing us online! A quick Google rating will let us know how we're doing and will increase our online presence. Check out the link here to review us on Google, it's only a few clicks.
Have fun imagining all of the possibilities for your garden.
Here’s to longer days!
