Good day Montgomerians. We have kicked off the season as you might know, and beautiful weather is nourishing our seedlings generating a lot of hope and anticipation that we will have a splendid harvest in a few months. We’ve had our roster of green thumbs filled, have much ambition both cleaning up and planting and of course, lots of friendly visits amongst our members. It’s a community project but it’s far more than just work!
If you’re not familiar with our garden, it’s located at the top of 48 Street with a beautiful park for the children right beside it. We have decorated the fence in past years with many colours as just one of our events we try to host a few times a season. Last year we planted several trees the city has helped us with and this year they have taken wonderfully and are growing healthily. Stay tuned for this year’s events. You can find information on our Facebook and Instagram pages.
If you’re even just getting started for the season, there are some vegetables you can still plant with time to grow. We have a seed exchange box on the SE corner of the fence. If you have some extras, you don’t mind donating, please do. If you wish to try some new varieties, by all means, help yourselves. We just ask everything is done responsibly and respectfully as many families rely on their hard work as volunteers to feed their families as well.
Stay tuned for more pictures and events as the season matures alongside our crops. In case you’re interested, our garden has a variety of fruits and vegetables available for the members that help nurture their growth and development. Do become a member next year if you’re just learning about us now! We grow staples like potatoes and zucchini to perhaps less familiar food, like haskaps and rhubarb, with much in between.
Finally, if you would like more information on how to learn, volunteer, become involved or for events, please email us at [email protected] and we’ll do our best to get back to you.
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