See everyone on our next Garden Workday, Saturday, September 14 from 9-11 am. Get there early to get free seeds and transplants ..read more

We should have it repaired by Thursday before our next Garden Workday…this Saturday, September 14th, from 9-11 am. We will discuss fall gardening and have a limited supply of transplants and seeds available. Get there early to make sure you can grab yours ..read more

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The summer heat cooled off for our workday—what a relief! We had a big enthusiastic crew! Thank you to those who made it out! August is the toughest month to be a gardener, but our garden is booming! We had a major focus on weeding—so much had to go! The only way to win the ..read more

Join us for the next Garden Workday and Stay for the Garden Brunch, this Saturday, August 10th. We start earlier to beat the heat from 8:00 am to 10:00 am. The Garden Brunch will start around 10:00 (or a little earlier if we get hot) We will do a few chores, and talk about fall ..read more

Reminder: join us for Garden Brunch immediately following the workday on Saturday, Aug. 10. Workday is 8 to 10 am to try to dodge the heat; brunch immediately after! Bring something garden-adjacent or from the garden if you can, but it is a true potluck so bring whatever you like! Friends, family, neighbors, aspiring gardeners ..read more

What a turnout for a summer morning! The garden called, and so many answered! Thank you YMSL moms and sons! Weeds—that was the word of the day! Weeds are having a heyday in the garden, so we pulled out two trimmers, hoes and spades, mulch and cardboard, and tried to get them under control. And there was a lot to do! When you are at the garden to water, please take a minute to weed to help us suppress them! JD whacks the weeds! Water is the other main theme of Texas summer. In addition to surface watering, we strongly recommend using the “water towers” to deliver that long, slow deep water our ..read more

We won’t have Blueberries…but we have OKRA! (Which is almost as tasty) Join us earlierat 8:00 am to 10:00 am for our Garden Workday to beat the heat. We will continue some much needed garden projects, talk about how to garden in Texas heat, and plan for our next Garden Brunch in August. See you there! Leaf footed bug on tomatoes.The 4th of July parade was a fun Garden Event ..read more

Decorate your Bike, Wagon, Stroller, or Wheelbarrow for the big parade. Join in on the fun for the Homestead 4th of July Parade. Wear your Garden T-Shirt, or Red, White, and Blue. Come to the Homestead Elementary Parking lot at 9:30…we will line up at with banners, bikes, strollers, wagons, and walkers at 9:45. The parade will start at 10:00 and last about an hour. Remember to bring a hat, decorated bucket or bag for giveaways. We will provide ice cold water. We can’t wait to see you there ..read more

Neighborhood Parades are the Best! Thursday, July 4th, 9:30 am. Join in the fun of an old-fashioned 4th of July tradition…a neighborhood parade with our Homestead neighbors. Walk, ride bikes, or pull wagons in the parade. WHO…Grow & Share Community Garden Members and Nor’Kirk Presbyterian Members. WHERE…Homestead Elementary parking lot. 1830 E. Branch Hollow WHEN…Assemble at 9:30 am, 9:45 in parade order…The parade starts at 10:00 am. WHY…Celebrate the holiday together, meet new people, let our neighbors know that we are here. PARK…On Rabbit Run or at the Nor’Kirk. WEAR…Patriotic clothing ..read more