November- plot checks, winter wreath making invite

Anna and I have begun our November garden plot checks and there are some lovely garden beds out there! It's amazing how fantastic fall gardens can be in San Francisco- some rain, some sun and warm weather and the greens respond. Of course, so do the weeds! Plan some time in the next week to visit your garden- weed the plots and pathways, remove snails (baby snails are plentiful right now), and consider planting fava beans, lettuce, peas, or radishes. November is also a great time to get your spring strawberries in the ground (make sure to buy full sized, not Alpine varieties).

We have our last special event of the year coming up on December 3. RSVP on Eventbrite and join us to make a winter wreath to take home.

Continue reading for plot check dates, volunteer opportunities, and photos...

Fall Pizza Potluck and Pumpkin Party

Hi everyone! 

Our Fall Pizza Potluck and Pumpkin Party is quickly approaching. Mark your calendars (if you haven't done so already) for Saturday October 29, 12-3 pm at the Ft. Scott Garden. Please follow this link for more information and to RSVP. We will be making pizzas in the cob oven and have Ft. Scott grown pumpkins for you to bring home! 

We hope to see you there!

Autumn in the gardens

This time of year is so rewarding. The gardens and farmer's markets are bursting with the last of the summer produce and fruit- tomatoes, beans, even peaches and strawberries, but the fall crops are starting to come in- winter squash, apples, and pears. So much bounty to enjoy! We hope your garden plots are growing well- if you planted in August you are in a great place to take advantage of the sun and warmth of our San Francisco 'summer' season.

We've worked late at least one night a week since March 14 bringing compost to the gardens, meeting garden members, answering questions and admiring all your collective hard work! Phew!! Evening daylight is waning, and I'm going to be off traveling in Spain for October so Monday was the last 'after-work' garden session. We're also canceling plot checks for October. Anna will be following up with any plots that got a warning or had a significant issue in September. Everyone else- keep watering and we hope the meadow voles don't do too much damage! 

Still ahead is our Fall Pumpkin Pizza Potluck Celebration on Saturday, October 29 from 12-3pm. Follow this link to RSVP

Here's the end of year calendar. Plot checks will be during working hours. No plot checks in October or December.

10/29 Fall Pumpkin Pizza Potluck Celebration

11/1   Ft. Scott Garden plot checks
11/4   Baker Beach Gardens plot checks
11/10 MacArthur Garden plot checks
11/15 Portola Garden plot checks
11/21 West Washington plot checks
11/21 South Baker Beach plot checks

12/3   Holiday Wreath Making at the Native Plant Nursery (tbc)