July @ The Little Mountain Garden!

Hello Gardeners,

​W​ow - what a gorgeous June we had!

​H​opefully July is just as nice but we have not been blessed with much rain for our city gardens. 

When this happens, our crops will be under stress, but with adequate watering, we should also see great growth with the upcoming sunshine.

Here are a few updates for July:

WATERING

When the days become consistently hotter, it is a good idea to plan on visiting the garden every day or two, to soak your soil. This is crucial for your plants to continue to thrive. Early morning watering is the best time and the second best option is during the cooler evening hours. Watering during the hottest midday hours can scald your leaves and fail to penetrate those deeper layers in the soil where you want your roots to dig.

Not able to visit the garden to water? Consider asking a friend or garden neighbor so that other gardeners can help you out :)

HOSES & NOZZLES

Our watering system tends to get a lot more use this time of year, which can often lead to wear and tear. Please continue to keep an eye out for leaky hoses and broken nozzles, and let us know if something has come up. You should see a phone number near the hoses in case of any urgent matters.

Enjoy your summer - so far!

June @ The Little Mountain Garden!

Hello ​Little Mountain Gardeners,

We certainly had higher temperatures in May and thankfully some recent rain.

​Heres to hoping we survive 'June-uary' aka The June Gloom :)

Here are a few updates:

UNUSED BEDS

​Remember, all we ask of our gardeners is that they use their garden beds!

Last week we made note of all seemingly empty and unused beds and​ we already ​alerted those gardeners by email.

We give two weeks' notice to plant, or at least to let us know of the intention to plant asap. 
After those two weeks, if we do not hear back - we will begin offering any unused or surrendered beds to the next people in line. 
The demand for growing space is so high right now, and we want to utilize every bed. 

GET WATERING

​As temperatures​ slowly ​c​limb, and we get into ​Summer​ - watering becomes a bigger priority.

Regular, thorough watering is your best defense against upcoming heat. 

If you can’t make it to the garden every 2-3 days, consider asking a neighbour to help out or create a 'WATER ME' sign and leave it on your bed. 

Please note: Not everyone in the garden is completely able bodied or super strong. ​Remember to put the hoses away neatly, so people do not have to pull the hose nozzles out of a mess.

VEGGIE THEFT

Plant theft is something that happens every season throughout all community gardens across the city. This is an unfortunate ​r​isk ​f​or community garden​ers and it tends to happen more when plants are beginning to mature and​ are ready for harvest.  

A few tips and advice for reducing theft:

  1. Plant less desirable "shiny" crops:  e.g. Leafy greens and root vegetables are the most recommended for a strong harvest. Things like strawberries, tomatoes, peppers or fruiting veggies tend to be first targets.

  2. Harvest fast: Once your veggies are ready to be eaten, pick them! The longer you wait the more likely someone could raid your yield.

  3. Grow more than you need: Consider growing more than you'll expect to eat, so if/when a thief swoops in you will still have a harvest.

  4. Talk with other gardeners: Get to know your neighbors. If we all keep an eye on each other's beds and know who's meant to be gardening where, the more likely we'll be able to call out a thief in the act or at least give them the eyes of disapproval.

Enjoy ​your June!

May @ The Little Mountain Garden!

Hello Little Mountain Gardeners,

May can be a busy time as it is a great month to get most seeds and starts in the ground - we will keep it short :)

Here are a few updates:

WATERING SYSTEM

The watering system will see increasing use as the weather heats 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 if there are any issues.

GREEN WASTE

Lots of folks are pulling up last year’s growth, which is awesome.

Please help us out by thoroughly shaking dirt off the roots before transferring them to the Green Waste Bins.

Soil in the green waste bins = a huge headache for us! Thanks for your help with this.

Happy sunshine!

April @ The Little Mountain Garden!

Hello ​Gardeners,

It’s undeniable: gardening season ​i​s just around the corner at the community garden!

​Cherry blossoms ​are opening up across the city and bees ​a​re waking up around the garden, we couldn't be more excited to get this growing season started. 

Here are a few garden updates:

WATERING SYSTEM

Water service and hose hookups will resume during the second week of April.

Please remember to turn the water OFF before you leave the garden​ - this helps the equipment last longer.

Also, watch for any leaks or a broken nozzle, and let us know ASAP via email or text. There is ​

o​ften a spare nozzle in the garden shed for a quick fix.

WEST COAST GROW GUIDE

Check out this regional grow guide for South Coastal BC for​ planting info​.

Happy ​S​pring!

December @ The Little Mountain Garden!

Dear Little Mountain Gardeners,

We at Vancouver Community Garden Builders wanted to take this opportunity to thank you all for ​j​oining our newest garden during 2025 :)

With your devotion and enthusiasm, we ​will be able to ​make an otherwise vacant lot ​into a beautiful urban food forest!

Here are a few updates:

NEXT YEAR - 2026

As everyone knows, this community garden is a temporary one. 
We hope to continue the garden​ far into 2026 and are well positioned to do so. 

As always, we will let you know with as much notice as possible, if the property is ready to be developed.

Note: since this garden opened at the end of 2025, you will not be asked to register/pay again until the 2027 season.

GARDEN HOURS

Despite the days being short and the weather being cold and wet, the garden will remain open all through the winter. Feel free to frequent the space any time you like.

Happy Holidays!