Hello fellow gardeners, It’s undeniable, gardening season has officially arrived at the community garden! With cherry blossoms opening up across the city and bees buzzing around the garden, we couldn't be more excited to get this growing season started. Here are a few garden updates: GARDEN SHED As a reminder, the combination for the shed lock is 000. Please keep this area tidy and let us know if any tools get damaged or go missing. WATERING SYSTEM Please remember to turn the water OFF before you leave the garden. This helps with the longevity of the equipment. Also, keep your eyes open ..read more

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 2024 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 wanted to take this opportunity to thank you all for being a part of the garden for 2023. With your devotion and enthusiasm, we were able to turn an otherwise vacant lot into a beautiful food forest. Here are a few updates: NEXT YEAR As everyone knows, this community garden is a temporary one. We hope to continue the garden into 2024 and are well positioned to do so. Look for an update in the coming months! GARDEN HOURS Despite the days being short and the weather being cold and wet, the garden will remain open all through the winter. Feel free to frequent the space ..read more

Hello fellow gardeners, Fall has officially arrived at the garden––pumpkin spice season, as some call it, or the colourful preamble to Halloween (our favourite holiday!). Harvest is waning and we’re just about ready to put the garden to rest for the winter season. Here are your garden updates: 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 ..read more

Hello fellow gardeners, The heat has started to wane, and sweater season is almost upon us. Here are some updates for the transition to autumn. HARVEST Planting and growing your own food is satisfying, however, harvesting your vegetables is one of the greatest pleasures. It may seem obvious and silly to remind gardeners to pick and eat their food, but here it is: get picking! There's nothing worse than watching vegetables and greens over ripen, wilt or rot because they've gone unpicked for weeks. Along with this, picking your veg when it’s ready and ripe for the eating will reduce the amo ..read more

Hello fellow gardeners, August is shaping up to be a hot one and with the dog days of summer upon us. Here are a few updates: WATERING FAVOURS If you're going to be out of town for more than a couple days, here are the three best ways to keep your plants happy and well-watered: 1. Ask a friend or family member. 2. Post a request (with your bed numbers) on the notice board. 3. Use ‘Please Water Me’ sign or make your own with a piece of cardboard. PLANNING FOR FALL & WINTER It might seem strange, but now is the right time to start planning and planting your fall and winter crops so yo ..read more

Hello fellow gardeners. With these high summertime temperatures, our crops are under a lot of stress, but with adequate watering, we should also be seeing great growth through these hot summer days. Here are a few updates for July: WATERING Now that the days are consistently getting hotter, it's a good idea to plan on visiting the garden every day or two to soak your soil. This is crucial for your plants to continue to thrive. Early morning watering is the best time and the second best option is during the cooler evening hours. Watering during the hottest midday hours can scald your leave ..read more

Hello fellow gardeners, We have finally arrived at the longest days of the year, and our plants are looking healthier than ever. Here are a few important updates for June: UNUSED BEDS We have passed the deadline for planting/making use of your garden beds. To this end, we’ll be making note of all empty and unused beds and beginning the process of removing these gardeners. Demand for growing space is so high right now, and we want to put each and every bed to use. If you haven’t started gardening yet, consider this your final notice. And if you’re not able to make use of your bed(s), pleas ..read more

Hello fellow gardeners, May is a great month to get most seeds and starts in the ground, so it can be a busy time! We’ll keep it short! Here are a few updates: WATERING SYSTEM The watering system will get increasing use as things heat up. Please help us keep the system intact by handling the hoses with care and turning the water OFF before you leave the garden. There is a spare nozzle in the garden shed, which can be used in a pinch if one of the other nozzles seizes up or breaks. And of course, let us know by email or phone call if there are any issues. GREEN WASTE Lots of folks are pu ..read more