We hope to continue the garden into 2024 and are well positioned to do so. Look for an update in the coming months!
November at Cambie & 16th
GARDEN CLOSING :(
Cambie + 16th Gardeners,
Our Sunset Season is officially coming to a close.
The garden will be officially closing on September 15, 2024.
We want to thank all of you for partaking in this temporary space and making it a place for so many to feel excited about getting to garden in the city.
Important Dates
Sunday September 15, 2024 - Final Gardening Day
Monday September 16, 2024 - Gates will be open to the public to remove your materials
Note: Remember to add yourself to the wait lists at our other gardens for a chance to take part in another location next year.
Enjoy the last weeks in the garden!
August @ Cambie + 16th!
July @ The Cambie + 16th Garden!
Sunset Season - June Update
May Flowers at Cambie & 16th!
Hello fellow gardeners!
We hope you are enjoying moments of spring sunshine and longer days.
May is a great time to get most seeds and starts in the ground so it can be a busy time. If you still need to start some seeds for your garden this month, check out this article by West Coast Seeds for what seeds to start in May.
Green Waste
It is great to see so many of you busy in the garden and pulling up last year’s growth. Please help us out by doing a thorough job of shaking dirt off the roots before transferring to the Green Waste bins. Thanks for your help with this!
Watering System
As we start to get a few sunnier days, the watering system will continue to get increasing use. Please help us keep the system intact by handling the hoses with care and turning the water off before you leave the garden.
There is an extra nozzle in the garden shed which can be used in a pinch if one of the other nozzles seizes up or breaks. And of course, let us know by email or phone if there are any issues.
Volunteer Opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity for those of you who can’t get enough time in the garden! Food4Thought for Seniors is a gardening project which pairs seniors living alone at home who have garden space with volunteer gardeners. They currently have volunteer opportunities available at Sasamat and 13th Ave. and Ontario and 59th Ave. If you are interested in getting involved please send an email to garden@communitygardenbuilders.com and we will connect you with the organizer!
Happy gardening!
Your Garden Team
Sunset Season @ The Cambie & 16th Garden!
We wanted to take a moment to thank you for participating in our temporary community garden - we are honoured to create spaces for people to grow and enjoy being outside together.
We have an update for you - the owners/developers of the land where the garden stands, have warned us that development is going to begin within the next few months.
Spring in the Garden!
Hello fellow gardeners,
Spring is almost here, and you know what that means… it’s time to register for your garden beds!
Here are a few important garden notices:
REGISTRATION
We have sent out registration links so that you can register for the same garden beds as last year. You can access the registration form by entering your email address at the link provided in your email.
Please reach out if you have any questions about registration and we’ll be happy to help!
**NOTE: REGISTRATION CLOSES ON MARCH 31st.
If you do not register by then, we will assume you are no longer interested in using your garden bed and will offer it to other gardeners on the waitlist.
GARDENING TIPS: PREPARING FOR SPRING
Have you started thinking about what delicious veggies and beautiful plants you want to grow in your garden bed(s) this spring?
We love brainstorming what veggies we want to grow and eat all summer long. If you are new to growing or haven’t thought about it yet, here are some great resources for planning your garden beds:
This link gives some great tips for what nutrients to add to your garden beds, drainage tips, and sunlight preferences. It also shares some ideas on what veggies grow best in raised beds!
This link tells you all you need to know about garden planning, seed starting, and timing your plantings! It reminds us to focus on growing the things we love to eat, and suggests reflecting on last year’s successes and failures to help plan this year’s garden. We can’t wait to see what you grow!
HELP US GROW
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Have fun imagining all of the possibilities for your garden.
Here’s to longer days!
