Happy New Year 2016!

Hello and Happy New Year from the Presidio Community Gardens!

Mackenzie and I are excited about a new year, a new growing season, and a new chance to connect within our Presidio gardening community. Please take a moment to read this post- we don't want you to miss important information!

As a reminder, the blog is the only place to get updates on seedling giveaways, compost distribution, and special events, so make sure you are signed up! It's really easy- just enter your email address in the box on the right, then confirm your subscription once the email from FeedBurner arrives.

by **March 31** 
To maintain your status as an active community garden member and use of your garden plot
1) Garden plots are planted 
2) You have filled out the re-commitment form on-line or in-person

Plot checks will start in February- please make sure you've visited your garden to weed and tidy up. Read the rest of the post to find out when we'll be at your garden and when the first pizza party of 2016 is happening!

Seasonal Wreath Making- Dec. 5, 10am-12pm

Please join us at the Presidio Native Plant Nursery on Saturday December 5th, 10am-noon 

This is a new event for the community garden family, but one we have been doing for years at the nursery for our volunteers. I thought it would be nice to gather together at the end of the year and say thank you to all of you for creating an amazing program in the Presidio.

We'll gather inside one of our greenhouses and have a collection of greens from the Presidio. You create a homemade wreath to take home!
We'll also have fava bean seedlings to give away- one of the few veggies you can plant in December and only available at the wreath making event.

Please RSVP so we make sure to have enough supplies- thanks and we hope to see you there!

http://www.eventbrite.com/e/presidio-community-garden-seasonal-wreath-making-tickets-19476975157

Community Garden Survey Results and Getting Involved

Hey Community Gardeners!!

Thank you for all of you who participated in the Presidio Community Garden Survey! We got some awesome feed back from you. 

Here are some of the great Advice/Tips from YOU!

"To take advantage of garden plot resources (people, fellow gardeners, seedlings, etc.)"

"Use of clear plastic bottles with bottom cut off placed over seedlings during early growth stages"

"Dig and water. The dirt below is dry"

"Nurture your soil. Check on your garden regularly. Tap your educational resources (Jean)"

"Watch out for the slugs!"

*Gardens are a work of trial and error. Community gardens have the benefit of bringing people from many different backgrounds and walks of life together. Don't forget to meet your fellow gardeners and exchange your own tips and advice on how to make your garden flourish!*

Here are some of the reasons why you LOVE to GARDEN!

"Communing quietly with nature and interacting with and learning from my fellow community gardeners."

"Being more connected to the neighborhood & nature & the Park; taking care of plants & watching them grow; opportunity to practice urban & organic gardening in the Nat'l Park and be part of the gardening community here."

"Everything! Watching things grow, tasting the deliciousness of fresh veggies & herbs, learning from Jean, and sharing tips & excitement w neighbors!"

Lastly, for those who may have missed the survey, I am going to be putting together a voluntary program where we donate some of our yummy harvest to a local food pantry! If you are at all interested in giving back to your community, please leave your name or email in the comment section or feel free to email me at : mehr@presidiotrust.gov 

Here is a link to the PAR (plant a row! (or just one plant!)) program that we will be using in our gardens: http://www.gardenwriters.org/gwa.php?p=par/index.html