Heather Navarro of Central West End Families & Friends sent the following announcement from the Boyle/Laclede Community Garden Organization about a gardening opportunity next Saturday. I took the photo above this morning and from the way the plants are growing it looks like the first planting day of the season was a great success. So, as Heather says, "if you are looking for an opportunity to dig in the dirt," join in! You'll notice in the announcement that there is an Herb Gardening Workshop at 11 next Saturday led by members of the Webster Groves Herb Society.
Upcoming Garden Work Day
Saturday, April 16th
9am-12pm
Come grow with us!
Our first workday was a great success and we are looking forward to building on this at our second workday! We will be working on our expansion project in the cul-de-sac that will soon become a community gathering space and shady haven from the scorching St. Louis summer. Bring your friends and family out to help prepare this site for the pergola and picnic table we will be installing later this summer with thanks to funding we received from Park Central Development and the West Pine-Laclede Neighborhood Association. We will also be preparing to plant two cherry trees and two apple trees, awarded to us by Gateway Greening.
Our new herb beds are installed and are already filling up with everyone's favorite culinary herbs! Come check them out so that you will know where to find fresh herbs for all of your recipes! A diagram of the plants in our herb beds will be posted shortly.
New Partnership with The SPOT
We will be beginning a collaboration with the SPOT, which is located just down the street from our garden. The SPOT will be bringing bagels for everyone as well as youth who are interested in gardening with us, working on beautification projects, or documenting the growth of our community garden with their photography skills!
Educational Workshop on Herb Gardening
We will also be hosting an educational workshop on herb growing, use and preservation. We are very lucky to have four members of the Webster Groves Herb Society joining us in the garden at 11am for this workshop. Bring a pen and paper to take notes as I am sure they will have a multitude of wonderful ideas and suggestions!
To sign up for a volunteer shift, contact [email protected] or call 588-9600 extension 28.
For additional volunteer opportunities with Gateway Greening to help fulfill our 30 hour requirement please see the Gateway Greening Volunteer Page.
Check out our website: www.boylegarden.com
Questions? Send us an email at: [email protected]