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Garden blog and updates for the Broadway & Alma Temporary Community Garden with raised garden beds in Vancouver, BC

Garden Manager
July 1, 2021

Water Me Please

Garden Manager
July 1, 2021
Water Me Please

Not able to visit the garden to water? Consider asking a friend or neighbour, or place a ‘Water Me’ sign on your bed so that other gardeners know to help out.

Garden App Grow
June 1, 2021

Last Chance to Make Use of Your Beds

Garden App Grow
June 1, 2021
Last Chance to Make Use of Your Beds

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), please let us know ASAP so we can bring in a new gardener from our immense wait list.

Garden App Grow
May 1, 2021

Seedlings are coming up at Broadway & Alma

Garden App Grow
May 1, 2021
Seedlings are coming up at Broadway & Alma

Lots of folks are pulling up last year’s growth, which is awesome. Please help us out by doing a thorough job shaking dirt off the roots before transferring to the Green Waste Bins.

Garden Manager
April 1, 2021

Let's get planting

Garden Manager
April 1, 2021
Let's get planting

All this sun and rain is pointing to one thing: it’s time to get growing

Garden App Grow
March 1, 2021

March at Broadway & Alma

Garden App Grow
March 1, 2021
March at Broadway & Alma

The garden is at capacity, and any available beds will be offered to folks on our (very long) wait list. Thanks for your understanding!

Garden Manager
February 1, 2021

Spring is near

Garden Manager
February 1, 2021
Spring is near

February is a great time to start planning out what you’re going to be growing this spring and summer

Garden Manager
January 1, 2021

Happy New Year!

Garden Manager
January 1, 2021
Happy New Year!

2021 has arrived and we’re excited for the new year and all the growing that going to happen! January is a great time to start planning what you want to grow this spring and summer

Garden Manager
December 1, 2020

Happy Holidays!

Garden Manager
December 1, 2020
Happy Holidays!

Thank you all for such a great year. Even though there has been some challenges along the way, we are inspired by everything that you have grown. Happy Holidays!

Garden Manager
November 1, 2020

Get ready for the cold

Garden Manager
November 1, 2020
Get ready for the cold

Once the frost has begun, most of your summer plants will begin to die. November is a great month to clean out your beds and prepare for the winter

Garden Manager
October 1, 2020

Fall at Broadway & Alma

Garden Manager
October 1, 2020
Fall at Broadway & Alma

The leaves are falling at the Broadway & Alma garden and that means it’s time to start clearing out your dead and dying plants from your beds.

Garden Manager
September 1, 2020

Farewell Summer, hello fall

Garden Manager
September 1, 2020
Farewell Summer, hello fall

Summer is coming to close at the Broadway & Alma garden and fall will soon be here. Don’t forget to keep on watering your garden as you can still be harvesting up until the first frosts!

Garden Manager
August 1, 2020

August heat

Garden Manager
August 1, 2020
August heat

The heat has arrived at the Broadway and Alma garden. This means that for your plants to stay happy and healthy you will need to water them every day or two during these periods of hot weather.

Garden Manager
July 1, 2020

July at Broadway and Alma

Garden Manager
July 1, 2020
July at Broadway and Alma

Summer has arrived and July is shaping up to be another hot one. Make sure you’ve locked in a solid watering schedule to keep your plants happy and healthy as the sun going to be baking everything very soon.

Garden Manager
June 1, 2020

Out with spring. in with summer

Garden Manager
June 1, 2020
Out with spring. in with summer

June has arrived and summer is only moments away.  With temperatures on the rise, it’s important to remember to water your plants thoroughly and more often so you can maximize your yields and increase your bounty over the summer months.

Garden Manager
May 1, 2020

Mid Spring at Broadway & Alma

Garden Manager
May 1, 2020
Mid Spring at Broadway & Alma

It’s now mid spring at the Broadway & Alma garden and all systems are a go. Make sure you are registered for your garden beds as the registration deadline is quickly approaching.

Garden Manager
April 1, 2020

April at Broadway and Alma

Garden Manager
April 1, 2020
April at Broadway and Alma

Spring is here at the Broadway & Alma garden and the growing season is really starting to kick off. There is a lot of uncertainty circulating around the city due to COVID-19 and we have some new rules and guidelines to follow so we can all stay safe and continue to garden.

Garden Manager
April 1, 2020

COVID-19 Gardening Best Practices

Garden Manager
April 1, 2020
COVID-19 Gardening Best Practices

We have updated our gardening guidelines to respond to COVID-19, and we ask that everyone read through and follow this new protocol.

Garden Manager
March 1, 2020

Winter is Over!

Garden Manager
March 1, 2020
Winter is Over!

Winter is soon to be officially over as the first day of spring is March 19th. We’re exciting to get the 2020 growing season started and keen to see what you all will be growing!

Garden Manager
February 1, 2020

2020 Registration is open at the Broadway and Alma garden

Garden Manager
February 1, 2020
2020 Registration is open at the Broadway and Alma garden

February has arrived and the registration has opened up for the Broadway & Alma garden. Don’t be fooled by the weather, spring is surely on it’s way, so make sure you start planning out what you’re going to plant.

Garden Manager
January 1, 2020

Ringing in the New Year at Broadway & Alma

Garden Manager
January 1, 2020
Ringing in the New Year at Broadway & Alma

January has arrived and so has the wet weather. Even though it’s cold, dark and gloomy outside, January is a great month to start planning out what you’re going to be growing of the 2020 season.

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