
Blair Road Community Garden Blog
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Blair Road Community Garden is one of the largest community gardens in DC, with more than five acres of garden space bordered by several streets and several garden neighbors. We share Oglethorpe street to the North with our furry neighbors at the Humane Rescue Alliance and Blair Road to the West with the daily commuters. Our gardeners say the spot is "relaxing and quiet." Walking down..
Blair Road Community Garden Blog
3M ago
All members should have received a copy of our December 2022 Newsletter via postal mail. It summarizes the Fall Membership Meeting, introduces new Board Members, and thanks retiring board members, none of whom are leaving the garden (yay!).
The BRCGA Board is working hard to prepare renewal packets for all those who qualify to renew your permit to garden. You should receive your packet in January.
If you want to apply to move to a different plot, please fill out the application form here by January 13!
We also want to give a gentle reminder that, as a community, we need everyone to fulfill y ..read more
Blair Road Community Garden
4M ago
Blair Road Community Garden
4M ago
Join Us for the Annual Garden Picnic and Potluck Saturday, September 17, 2022
1:00 pm until 3:00 pm
Let the Board thank you for another successful gardening season.
Click Here to RSVP
The association will provide the main course. Please bring a side dish or dessert from your garden harvest to share with the community!
Seating is limited – bring your lawn chairs, picnic blankets, and family members!
Each plot will get two meal tickets, and more will be available for a donation to the garden association but NO CASH will be accepted (debit/credit card or check/money order only).
Do you have a f ..read more
Blair Road Community Garden Blog
4M ago
Check the Bulletin Board for your plot number, and see how your plot fared in the June inspection. If it says “Passed,” Congratulations! Your plot is in good shape. Otherwise, we ask that you fix the items that need improvement by Saturday, June 25! If you have questions, please contact your section captain ..read more
Blair Road Community Garden Blog
4M ago
A Berry BushPollinators WelcomeYoung Pole Bean Plant
All plots must be at least 50% cleared and 50% planted BY JUNE 1
First Inspection of the 2022 season will take place during the week of June 6-10. Get those plots ready and start planting! All 1st Year Gardeners are required to join an inspection team in June or July. You will get Community Service Hours for your help. Contact your Section Captain or e-mail BlairRoadCGA@gmail.com with your availability.
The next Community Work Day is SUNDAY JUNE 26. Come get your Community Service Hours with your fellow gardeners ..read more
Blair Road Community Garden Blog
4M ago
The Board of Directors of the Blair Road Community Garden Association cordially invites you to: Our 2022 Spring Garden Meeting!
WHEN: Saturday, April 9, 2022 @ 10:00 AM until Noon
WHERE: ONLINE! This will be the last fully virtual meeting (we hope)
WHY: Plan for the 2022 Season!
Guest Speakers
Nat’l Park Service Botanist Ana Chuquin will give a presentation on native plants and invasive species
A safety expert will provide practical advice for your personal safety while gardening
New Rules – Learn which pathways are your responsibility
Community Servic ..read more
Blair Road Community Garden Blog
4M ago
Invasive Species Zoom Presentation
On Tuesday, March 22 @ 7:30 PM you can join a Zoom presentation about INVASIVE SPECIES. Learn which plants and animals should be removed from your garden on sight. Zoom Link will be available on Monday. Questions? E-mail judyfrose@aol.com ..read more
Blair Road Community Garden Blog
4M ago
Welcome to “Membership Month!”
Hopefully by now, you have received your renewal packet, which includes your Permit Agreement (double-sided), a Message from the Board (double-sided), a 2022 Calendar of Events, our Notice of Updates to Membership Rules, and the National Park Service 2022 Guidelines. Please be sure to review all documents, including the updated 2022 rules.
Your Permit Agreement must be delivered to the shed or postmarked by March 1st, 2022. Late permits are subject to a $10 late fee or nonrenewal. It is strongly suggested that you return the agreement as soon as possible.&n ..read more