Washington Ave. has almost completed its transformation from parking lot to community garden - in a matter of weeks! It has been amazing to watch the entire process; ripping out cement and asphalt, digging irrigation trenches, hauling in compost (over 50 yards!) and building beds, and finally just last week installing drip irrigation, and planting plants!
The gardeners are out in full force at the garden. Some are already planting their beds with baby tomatoes and squash, others are planting cactus along the fence, and some are planting strawberries and herbs. We can't wait to see the garden come July!
The best news is that Washington Ave. garden is full! The garden filled up faster than you can say, "tomatoes!" Community gardens are needed in Ukiah - if you know of anyone who would like to turn their land into a community garden contact us!
If you are interested in donating to Washington Ave garden click here, or consider donating any of the following items:
- Tool shed ( large enough to hold a wheelbarrow and community tools)
- 2 50 ft or longer hoses
- 2 Wheelbarrows
- Community tools ( shovels, hoes, rakes, forks, hand trowels, and picks)
- Gardening gloves
If you are interested in donating any of the above items, give us a call at 462-2596 X 185, or click here to contact us. To see more pictures of the Washington Ave. garden, click here.
Happy gardening!
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