May @ The Kingsway Garden!

Hello Kingsway ​Gardeners,

​With a mix of sun and rain - May is a great month to get most seeds and ​plant starts in the ground​.

Here are a few ​n​otes:

WATERING SYSTEM

The watering system will get increasing use as things heat up. Please help us keep the system intact by handling the hoses with care and turning the water OFF before you leave the garden.​Let us know by email or phone call if there are any issues.

GREEN WASTE

​M​any folks ​h​ave started pulling up last year​s growth​ - ​while getting rid of any plant matter - please help us out by doing a thorough job​ of shaking dirt off ​of the roots before transferring​ anything to the Green Waste ​bins. Soil in the green waste bins​ becomes a huge headache for us​ and there has been a lot of soil in there lately. We really appreciate your help with this.

​WELCOME NEWCOMERS

We​ would like to take this opportunity to welcome ​a​ll of our new gardeners. Please make an effort to welcome new folks if you see them in the garden, and be sure to extend a helping hand with growing advice or garden know-how.

​Enjoy everything that May has in store for our garden,

Happy sunshine!

April @ The Kingsway Garden!

Hello Kingsway Gardeners,

Gardening season has officially arrived at the community garden!

With plum + cherry blossoms opening up across the city - we couldn't be more excited to get this growing season started. 

Here are a few garden updates:

WATERING SYSTEM

Please remember to turn the water OFF before you leave the garden. This helps with the longevity of the equipment.

Also, keep your eyes open for any leaks or if the nozzle is broken, and let us know ASAP in an email or text.

COMPOST DELIVERY

We have supplied a pile of organic compost to boost your garden beds with nutrients for the growing season. You’re invited to add a bucket or two to each of your beds. Please don’t take too much - we’d like everyone to get the opportunity to freshen their bed.

WEST COAST GROW GUIDE

Check out this regional grow guide for South Coastal BC for info on when to seed what veggie crop. 

Happy growing!

February @ The Kingsway Garden!

Hello Kingsway Gardeners,

It may not feel like it, but Spring will be here sooner than later. This means it is time to put on our gardening caps and turn our thoughts to the upcoming growing season!

SPRING REGISTRATION

This garden is coming into its first Spring season, and if you are receiving this email - you are all set and registered until we approach next year - Spring 2026.

GET GROWING

It may be above zero most days, but we’re still a few months away from putting seeds in the ground. In the meantime, you can start thinking about what you’d like to plant once the weather warms a bit and refer to this handy planting guide.

WATER

A reminder that the water and hoses are turned off for the winter. We will be activating the watering system again once we’re past the last frost date, which is typically in early April. 

CHANGED YOUR MIND?

If you are no longer interested in being part of the garden, please send us an email ASAP so that we can allocate your bed to someone else on our waitlist.

Enjoy the rest of Winter!