Hello fellow gardeners, We seem to be stuck in that indecisive early spring weather, where bluebird days tango with flurries, and daffodils fend off the frost. In general, it’s still a bit early to start gardening, but we’re certainly getting close. Here are some important updates for March: REGISTRATION IS OPEN If you haven’t already done so, please take a moment to register and pay for your garden beds for the upcoming growing season. The deadline for registration is March 15th. LEAVING THE GARDEN? If you are no longer interested in being part of the garden, please send us an email AS ..read more

Hello fellow gardeners, Looks like spring is in the air––er, almost? With the tapering of cold weather and arrival of yet more rain, the garden is looking greener than ever, inviting us to put on our gardening caps and turn our thoughts to the upcoming growing season. SPRING REGISTRATION Look out for an email in the coming weeks with information and directions on how to register and pay for your garden beds for the 2023 growing season. Stand by! GET GROWING It may be above zero most days, but we’re still a few months away from putting seeds in the ground. In the meantime, you can start t ..read more

Hello fellow gardeners,  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.   CLEANING YOUR BEDS Your beds should now be cleaned out and ready to overwinter. You can still continue to use your beds throughout the winter, but please keep them tidy. Cleaning out excess plants cuts down on rotting vegetation and gives the garden a tidy look through the winter months. WATER SHUT OFF  The water has now been shut off for the winter. REMINDER: Please res ..read more

Hello fellow gardeners,  Fall has officially arrived –but these sunny fall days are keeping our plants and hearts happy :)  Here are a couple of garden updates as we transition into the cooler months.   CLEANING YOUR BEDS Cleaning out your beds cuts down on rotting vegetation and gives the garden a tidy look through the winter months. PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR BEDS ARE CLEANED UP BY NOVEMBER 1ST!  Greens waste goes in the greens waste bins (make sure to shake off soil first). Feel free to add fallen leaves and/or straw to your beds as cover. WATER SHUT OFF  We will ..read more

Hello fellow gardeners,  How is it September 1st already?! August has absolutely flown by, but there’s still lots of time to grow in September!  Here are a couple of garden updates and reminders for September.  Reminder: Please do not use pesticides in the garden At the garden, we support organic growing.  Please check with your garden manager before applying any fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides or rodenticides in the garden, even if labeled “organic”. These types of products can be harmful to pollinators, birds and other animals who frequent the garden. Use of compost ..read more

Hello fellow gardeners,  Happy August! It feels like summer is finally here and we are so excited to get to eat, cook and pickle the food we harvest!  Here are a couple of garden updates and opportunities for August. MURAL UNVEILING AND BROADWAY AND ALMA If you’ve been spending much time at the garden over the last few weeks you might have seen a new mural coming together right next door. In late august there will be a mural unveiling celebration in the garden that we would love for you to attend. This will be a great opportunity to share your thoughts and feedback about the new art ..read more

Hello fellow gardeners,  We hope you are having a lovely July, despite the strange hot and cold weather we’ve been having. It has been fun watching your gardens finally sprout fruit, veggies and flowers over the past couple of weeks. Here are a couple of garden updates and opportunities for July. Seeds to Start in July It might not feel like it yet, but now is the time to start thinking about what plants and veggies you want to be eating as fall rolls in. This blog post by West Coast Seeds is a guide for starting seeds so you can continue eating home-grown veggies throughout fall and wint ..read more

Hello fellow gardeners,  It sure has been a slow start to spring in Vancouver! We have been loving how bright and green the gardens are looking with all this rain.  Here are a couple of garden updates and opportunities as June rolls in…  Reminder to Get Growing We know it has been a slow, cold spring so far. If you haven’t had a chance to start your garden yet, this is the time to get growing! If you don’t have the capacity to make use of your beds, let us know and we can give them to someone on our long waitlist! We can’t wait to see what you grow! Seeds to Start in June To us ..read more

Hello fellow gardeners! We hope you are enjoying moments of spring sunshine and longer days.  May is a great time to get most seeds and starts in the ground so it can be a busy time. If you still need to start some seeds for your garden this month, check out this article by West Coast Seeds for what seeds to start in May. Green Waste  It is great to see so many of you busy in the garden and pulling up last year’s growth. Please help us out by doing a thorough job of shaking dirt off the roots before transferring to the Green Waste bins. Thanks for your help with this! Watering System ..read more

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 ..read more