Lakeside Community Garden is ramping up for its first successful growing season. Head down tonight between 5 and 7 for the garden’s open house! Plots are still available.
Follow this link to read all about it in a great article by Justin Smith at KTW.
http://www.kingstonthisweek.com/2013/03/22/lakeside-community-garden-taking-root-in-reddendale-this-spring
Public Invited To Experience Spring At City’s Greenhouse
Kingstonians anxious for spring can get a taste of it at the City’s greenhouse which will open on upcoming Sunday afternoons.
The greenhouse, located at 111 Norman Rogers Dr. (across from Centennial Public School), will be open to the public from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Feb. 10, 17 and 24, and March 3 and 10.
“The greenhouse is all about growing flowers and plants for the enjoyment of Kingston residents. There’s still snow on the ground, but it is spring in here,” says Judy Brick, Manager, Public Works.
Spring bulbs and tropical plants are on display, including daffodils, tulips, and hyacinths.
Greenhouse staff will be on hand to answer questions.
As we tuck away our spades and forks for the winter, we reflect on the successes that we saw with the Kingston Community Gardens Network over the past growing season. In 2012 we saw two new community gardens open, ten hands-on gardening workshops and hundreds of community members growing food together.
Thank you to everyone who contributes to Kingston’s community gardens, and the KCG Network. Together we are making Kingston brighter (and a little greener!)
Join Ken Paul of Fruition Berry Farm on Tuesday, August 21st at the Oak St. Community Garden where he’ll be sharing some tips on growing strawberries and raspberries. The talk starts at 6:00 p.m. and everyone is welcome to attend. For a map of Oak St. Community Garden click here.
Oak St. Community Garden and the Kingston Community Gardens Network are pleased to offer this workshop free of cost, thanks to the generous support of the Community Foundation of Kingston & Area.
If you missed out on our first bicycle gardens tour, don’t fret! We are having our second Community Gardens Bicycle Tour on Wednesday, August 22nd, from 6-8pm.
This tour will highlight some North Kingston gardens such as the Memorial Center Pollinator Garden, First Avenue and JG Simcoe GROW Gardens, Community Harvest Garden, Utilities Kingston Water Conservation Garden and the Compton Fire Lane Gardens. We will meet in front of the Rising Heights Community Health Centre at 263 Weller Avenue at 5:50pm, and wind up at the Memorial Centre around 8pm to enjoy free refreshments!
Our first tour was a success and we hope you will join for the second. There is no need to be an experienced cyclist. Co-leaders from Cycle Kingston will provide cycling and safety tips along the way. Please RSVP to lisa@lovingspoonful.org if you are able to attend.
Just a reminder that you are free to join us tonight (Tuesday) night at the Calvin Park Community garden tour at 7pm!
Also, our first bike tour of the season will be Saturday, July 28th- so mark your calendars! We will meet at 10am at the Frontenac Public Library, Calvin Park Branch (88 Wright Crescent) and aim to finish at 12:30pm with free refreshments at the Oak Street Garden.
Don’t miss your chance to check out the Ongwanada sensory garden and much more!
RSVP to lisa@lovingspoonful.org if you wish to attend, as space is limited.
Permaculture is a system of design that works with natural systems to create greater sustainability. This workshop will explore how permaculture design principles can be applied to gardening, reasons for using permaculture principles to grow food, the creation of micro-climates, and uses for the herbs grown in the spiral.
The workshop also includes a hands-on learning component: participants will help build an herb spiral for Loving Spoonful’s Acorn donation plot!
When: Saturday, June 9th, 1-4pm
Where: Oak St. Community Garden
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Everyone is welcome to attend! Presented by the Kingston Community Gardens Network.
Date: Wednesday, June 6th
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Location: Oak St. Community Garden
Take part in a hands-on workshop designed for those of you who are new to gardening! The workshop will cover all the basics: soil types, garden planning, planting the right things for your space, and solutions to weeds and pests.
No worries if you missed Part 1 last week – there is still lots to learn and the workshop facilitator will shape the workshop according to the skill levels and interests of participants.
The workshop is free to attend – everyone welcome! Presented by the Kingston Community Gardens Network.
Sunnyside Community Garden invites everyone to attend their Neighbourhood Garden Party this Saturday, June 2nd from 10am-3pm (rain date: June 9th). The day’s events will include a Three Sisters Gardening Workshop, live music, potluck lunch and children’s activities.
