Around 100 visitors stopped by the Carlsbad CG’s Seed Swap event! Keith Blackburn of the Carlsbad City Council attended the event, and some scouts from Carlsbad Girl Scout Troop 1157 held a scavenger hunt & ladybug release which was great for the kids. Way to go Carlsbad!
05/15/13
The SDSU Garden Gnomes’ lettuce and rhubarb chard are looking lovely this morning!
05/13/13
SD Zoo Garden Festival!
The San Diego Zoo is hosting a Garden Festival, May 9 to 12, 2013!
“Celebrate all things green as we offer a bouquet of activities to help you discover the fascinating connections between plants, animals and people.”
05/11/13
Happy Thursday, Gardeners!
Here’s the latest from Pastor Jorge at the Gracia y Paz community garden:
“On Monday May 13 at 7 PM we will have a planning meeting for the Community Garden. If you know a friend or a family member that is interested in being part of the project and would like to participate bring Him or Her along. Here is an abbreviated version of the tentative AGENDA:
1. Introduction, the project, the participants
2. Set a core team, plan some activities for the core team, garden rules …
3. Plans for activities ahead: Irrigation, Tilling, Plots, youth group activities during summer
4. Set a calendar and possible date for grand opening.
If you can’t come but are still interested in being part of it, please reply to this email or call Pastor Jorge at his cell. 619.454.2182. Please note, this meeting is in addition to the activity on Saturday May 11 at 10 AM, on which we will have a composting class.
Hola, espero que se encuentre muy bien!
EL proximo Lunes 13 de Mayo a las 7 PM tendremos una reunion de planeacion para erl jardin comunitario. Por supuesto que esta invitado(a) y espero que pueda participar. Si conoce a un amigo o un familiar que le interese ser parte del proyecto, invitelo, animelo a que venga con usted. Aqui le doy una idea de la agenda para ese dia.
1. Introdoccioin, el proyecto, los participantes
2. Establecer un equipo de trabajo, planear actividades para este equipo, reglas para el jardin
3. Planear las actividades futuras. El sistema de riego, preparar la tierra, los espacios para plantar, actividades con grupos de jovenes, etc.
4. Desarrollar un calendario y establecer una fecha para una posible gran inaguracion.
Si no puedes asistir, pero aun le interesa participar, responda a este correo o llame al Pastor Jorge al 619.454.2182. Por favor, considere que esta actividad del lunes es adicional a la actividad planeada para este sabado de como preparar abono este Sabado 11 a las 10 AM.”
-Pastor Jorge at Gracia y Paz
05/10/13
Save the Date and RSVP if you want to help launch a new community garden in the College Area!
05/09/13
May Activities at the Community Garden in Chula Vista
The Community Garden in Chula Vista is on a roll!
Saturday, May 11: Composting class.
Monday, May 13: Planning meeting from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 25: Participants are needed to help prepare the soil at 7:00 p.m. and partake in community building events!
05/06/13
The 17th Annual Clairemont Garden Tour!
Join the town council tomorrow, May 4th, at their 17th annual garden tour of the Clairemont, Bay Park, and Bay Ho neighborhoods! Buy tickets online today for the 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. self-guided adventure through a variety of outdoor escapes!
05/04/13
Find more information and maps on USDA plant hardiness zones
