May Flowers at Broadway & Alma!

Hello fellow gardeners!

We hope you are enjoying moments of spring sunshine and longer days. 

May is a great time to get most seeds and starts in the ground so it can be a busy time. If you still need to start some seeds for your garden this month, check out this article by West Coast Seeds for what seeds to start in May.

Green Waste 

It is great to see so many of you busy in the garden and pulling up last year’s growth. Please help us out by doing a thorough job of shaking dirt off the roots before transferring to the Green Waste bins. Thanks for your help with this!

Watering System

As we start to get a few sunnier days, the watering system will continue to get increasing use. 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 an extra 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 if there are any issues. 

Volunteer Opportunity 

We have an exciting opportunity for those of you who can’t get enough time in the garden! Food4Thought for Seniors is a gardening project which pairs seniors living alone at home who have garden space with volunteer gardeners. They currently have volunteer opportunities available at Sasamat and 13th Ave. and Ontario and 59th Ave. If you are interested in getting involved please send an email to garden@communitygardenbuilders.com and we will connect you with the organizer! 

Happy gardening!

Your Garden Team

April Updates from Broadway & Alma

Hi gardeners,

We hope you have had a lovely month of seed starting and crop planning as the daffodils and cherry blossoms begin to bloom!

Here are a couple of reminders and updates as spring rolls in:

COMPOST DROP

We have now delivered compost to all garden sites. This is provided free for all gardeners. Be sure to add a thin layer to your garden bed to keep your soil nutrient-dense.

WATER IS TURNED ON

The watering system and garden hoses have been set up and the water is on. Your garden bed will most likely not need much water now, but the hoses can be handy for washing hands and hand tools and watering those first seeds and starts.

MIX IN LEAVES 

Keep your winter leaf topping in, and mix the leaves into the soil. This creates a nutrient-dense addition to the compost!

TOOLS

Please remember to bring your own hand tools to the gardens 

SEEDS TO START IN APRIL

Have you started seeds yet for this growing season? Check out this list of what veggies and flowers grow best in April on the South Coast of British Columbia. 

VANCOUVER COMMUNITY FRIDGE PROJECT

The Vancouver Community Fridge Project is a decentralized food distribution network created to provide healthy, free food and essential supplies to communities across Vancouver. Their mission is to combat food insecurity and to decrease food waste by encouraging our communities to take part in laterally-directed mutual aid, starting with providing free, safe, non-policed, accessible and nutritious foods through community fridges and pantries. 

The Vancouver Community Fridge Project is a great opportunity to give back to the community by sharing some of the delicious fresh food that you grow with neighbours and community members. If you are interested in donating to the Community Fridge Project, check out their list of fridges and find a location that works for you!

HELP US GROW

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Happy growing!

Spring in the garden!

Hello fellow gardeners,

Spring is almost here, and you know what that means… it’s time to register for your garden beds!

Here are a few important garden notices: 

REGISTRATION

We have sent out registration links so that you can register for the same garden beds as last year. You can access the registration form by entering your email address at the link provided in your email. 

Please reach out if you have any questions about registration and we’ll be happy to help!

**NOTE: REGISTRATION CLOSES ON MARCH 31st. 

If you do not register by then, we will assume you are no longer interested in using your garden bed and will offer it to other gardeners on the waitlist.

GARDENING TIPS: PREPARING FOR SPRING

Have you started thinking about what delicious veggies and beautiful plants you want to grow in your garden bed(s) this spring? 

We love brainstorming what veggies we want to grow and eat all summer long. If you are new to growing or haven’t thought about it yet, here are some great resources for planning your garden beds:

Growing Food in Containers  

This link gives some great tips for what nutrients to add to your garden beds, drainage tips, and sunlight preferences. It also shares some ideas on what veggies grow best in raised beds!

Garden Planning 101

This link tells you all you need to know about garden planning, seed starting, and timing your plantings! It reminds us to focus on growing the things we love to eat and suggests reflecting on last year’s successes and failures to help plan this year’s garden. We can’t wait to see what you grow!

HELP US GROW

Help us grow and create new garden spaces by reviewing us online! A quick Google rating will let us know how we're doing and will increase our online presence. Check out the link here to review us on Google, it's only a few clicks.

Have fun imagining all of the possibilities for your garden. 

Here’s to longer days! 

new growing season!

Hello Fellow Gardeners,

February has arrived at the garden and the official first day of spring is only 7 weeks away! And that means, soon enough, you will be planting out your first early spring crops.  

If you haven’t yet begun thinking about what you’re going to be growing this spring, you still have time.  Be sure to check out what you can start growing in February on this coastal B.C. planting chart.

Here’s a quick rundown of garden updates:

• 2022 Registration

• Compost Delivery

• Help us grow

2022 REGISTRATION

The registration will be opening in April 2022 and you will be given the opportunity to register for the beds you had last year.

The details for this process will be emailed out in March, so be sure to look out for those emails.

Currently we are not changing any gardener’s beds or assigning additional beds as our registration is at capacity and the garden is full.

COMPOST DELIVERY

A nice big pile of compost will be delivered to the garden sometime in late March.  We recommend that you add this to your beds right away as it will give your plants a good boost for the growing season.  

HELP US GROW

Help us grow and create new garden spaces by reviewing us online! A quick Google rating will let us know how we're doing and will increase our online presence. Link here to review us on Google, it's only a few clicks!

Happy February,