As the snow begins to melt and the birds sing their songs the urge to garden grows and so us at the garden start making plans. Carrots, tomatoes, kale, broccoli, and so many more vegetables are on our minds.
The snow is starting to melt off the beds and new plants are starting to peek through the ground. Rhubarb is the first of those plants and is coming in nicely. This sweet and tarty plant is perfect for making pies, jams and even though the leaves are poisonous they can be useful. Concrete bird baths can be made with them and a mordant (a substance that combines with a dye or stain and thereby fixes it in a material) can be made for dying fabrics and yarns.
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| Rhubarb |
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| Thanks to the weather the beds are almost completely snow free |
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| A few more warm days and all the snow will be gone |
Garden Work Days 2018
May 19th 10am - 1pm: First Garden Day: getting the garden ready for another growing season
June 16th 10 am - 1 pm
July 21st 9am -12pm
August 18th 9am- 12pm
September 15th 10am -1pm
October 13th 10am -1pm Last Garden Day: getting the garden ready for winter
Garden work days are when all the gardeners come together to take care of the communal areas of the garden. Weeding, compost, collecting fruits and herbs from the perennial garden, and working on projects.
This years projects include a rain barrel collection system and continuing work on the mosaic wall.
The Ryan Street Community Garden has acquired the house next to it and has big plans for the house. This will be were classes will be held (hopefully) and other activities. Fixing up and readying the house is one of the projects that will be a priority this year.
The public is welcome in our garden! Although please do not take any produce that has not been given. We work hard for our produce and do not appreciate theft. Come enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and take a look around. If you have any questions about the garden please feel free to drop by on work days or email Amanda at louniboss@gmail.com