Our Summer Barbeque will be held on June 25th — weather permitting. Precise time to be determined — stay tuned. There will be a small donation of $5 to participate. Bring your Yoga mat and blanket, etc. Yoga instructor will be Shelagh Lenon. #BBQ#gardeneventa#icgyyc
Dear registered gardeners, in the next couple of weeks we will be looking for volunteers to assist with compost, weed trimming, mowing etc. We will also be installing a shade structure in the communal area. We will coordinate with Humphrey #gardenupdate#icgyyc#Volunteering
Dear gardeners, this coming Tuesday is a BIG NIGHT — we need your help getting seeds in the ground. The Volunteer Party will be from 6 to 8 PM. #volunteer#icgyyc#inglewood#communitygarden
Happy Monday gardeners!
Great to see people prepping their beds on the weekend. The volunteers on Tuesday night are aways much appreciated! We will have another volunteer weeding evening on Tuesday. #gardening#mondayupdate#spring#icgyyc
Dear registered gardeners,
The garden officially opens tomorrow, April 30. We are sure you've received our email. Come visit us for coffee at 11:00 am. Orientations for new gardeners start at 11 am as well. We are looking forward to seeing you. #gardening#opening#orientations
Gardeners, please note the following dates:
- Tuesday, September 28 Work Party - 5 to 7 PM
- Tuesday, October 5 Work Party - 5 to 7 PM
- Saturday, October 2 Work Party - 10 AM to 12 It will be the last scheduled Saturday work party of 2021.
#endofseason#ICG#gardening
The Garden will "officially" close on October 11. The Autumn Bed Renewal/Rental Program will commence on October 12 and close on October 14.#weeklyupdates#ICGyyc#gardening#yyc
For those of you who don't yet know: we postponed our End of Season Event last Saturday due to the inclement weather. We'll try again this week. Check your MUN for more details. #endofseasonparty#newdate#ICGyyc#gardening
Dear gardeners, to get the most delicious vegetables from your home garden, you need to harvest them when they are at their peak of flavor. Remember to harvest frequently! #gardenreminder#harvesting#veggies
Monday reminder.
Please remember, if you are leaving the garden, and there is only one person left, let them know that they are on their own.
Last one out — lock the gate! #ICGyyc#lockthegarden#gardening#gardennotice
Dear gardeners, veggies often depend on even moisture to maintain health and encourage growth. Remember to water your garden regularly! #gradenreminder#watering#wateryourgarden
Dear gardeners, to get the most delicious vegetables from your home garden, you need to harvest them when they are at their peak of flavor. Remember to harvest frequently! #gardenreminder#harvesting#veggies
Dear gardeners, not only do weeds compete with your veggies for nutrients in the soil, but they compete for sunlight and water as well. Remember to weed regularly! #gardenreminders#weeding#healthygarden
We have seen Creeping Bell Flower (several already gone to seed) and Henbane in some raised beds in the Rental Garden. PLEASE CHECK YOUR GARDEN BEDS AND REMOVE THEM ASAP IF YOU HAVE SOME! More info in your MUN #invasiveplants#pleaseremove#ICGyyc
Dear registered gardeners, we will be harvesting Tuesday evening from 6PM to 8PM. If you would like to help, please send us an email to reserve a volunteer spot. #harvesttuesday#ICGyyc#harvesting#gardening
Contest Update: the following gardeners won gift certificates and bragging rights:
# 111 - Thomas S: Most Bountiful
# 85 - Meaghan C: Most Unique Plant
# 25 - Lindsay B: Best Use of Space
# 16 - Jill A: Most Colourful
# 12 - Chad C: Best Visual Appeal
#GrowingEngagement#ICGyyc