A Salute to Gardeners
by Lee Hunt
When you read this article in December, there may well be frost in the air and snow on the ground. But keep in mind that articles for The Bugle must always be submitted a full month or more in advance.
So… let me take you back in time to our relatively warm autumn.
On the beautifully sunny morning of September 20, some 20 people gathered to prepare the Brentwood Community Garden for the winter. As Garden Coordinator Cynthia Sim put it, “It was great fun to see separate groups of folks chopping up pruned greens for the compost, another cluster of volunteers screening the compost… and all of the shovel wielding of soil being done by ‘the guys’ – Bill, Matt, Jeff, Craig, Xaio, Hasib, and Travis – as three of the garden beds were dismantled and relocated with their new frames.” As Cynthia summed it up, “The energy in the garden was palpable”.
Cynthia also indicated “a special nod to Bill who kept the dismantling and relocation of the beds well organized and to Kathy who kept tabs on all of the other activities, providing input and support where needed”.
After all of that harvesting, building, and cleanup, it was time to celebrate! The wrap up potluck dinner, co-ordinated by Cambria Harvey, was held on October 4 at the Brentwood Sportsplex. The food was tasty, door prizes plentiful, and conversation lively. Special thanks to Cynthia for arranging door prizes. Also, thanks to her young assistants who helped to draw the names of prize winners. We appreciate the businesses and services which contributed door prizes – Brentwood Co-op, The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo, Coast to Coast Pizza, Prairie Mill Bread Co., and the North Hill Home Depot.
Thanks to all who participated in gardening this past summer. Your enthusiasm and support are terrific!
If you would like to join this energetic group next year, please contact Cynthia Sim at [email protected].
P.S. Happy holidays to all of our readers. May 2026 bring you new adventures and joyful moments.
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