Marching into Spring

I don't know about you, but for me, when the calendar turns to March I feel Spring is right around the corner, no matter what it looks like outside! It makes it even more real when you start seeing the beginnings of buds on trees, tiny green shoots in some flower beds, and even some weeds starting to grow in sunny areas.

During the winter months, I've heard of some ambitious people who look through seed catalogs to figure out what varieties they'll plant next season or others who have even started their own seedling propagations inside using trays, heat lamps and pads. I've never quite had the space indoors to do any of that (or the time and energy!) I'm more like a good ol' perennial that goes dormant in the winter, saving all my resources for the long cold days ahead. But, in March I start to wake-up and start dreaming of what I'd like this growing season to look like in my garden.

Maybe it’s the slow melt of those dirty snow banks that have guarded the edges of the road for the last two months. Or perhaps it’s the smell of old leaves and earthworms, preparing and restoring the soil underneath for another year of growth. It might be the seed catalogs that have been piling up this winter, teasing you for another great summer harvest. Or maybe it’s a memory that continues to draw you back to another season of challenging days of watering and weeding. We all have different reasons. What brings you back to the garden?

Dear friends and supporters-

We recently released our 2017 Annual Gratitude Report. Check it out to learn more about what we were able to accomplish last year with all your help. Please consider donating today so we can exceed our goals this year! 

Our annual volunteer Kick-off Meeting will be held on April 18th. RSVP today if we can count on your support this year. 

Do you have a passion for planning events? We are looking for help planning an exciting fundraising gala in October 2018. Interested in helping, sign up today! 

Community Gardening Program

In 2018, after a successful pilot year, we will be continuing our Community Gardening Program, and will be choosing another 5 new organizations to establish or expand a community garden in their chosen area! 

Community garden organizers may apply to receive 5 raised-bed garden frames, seeds, seedlings, and support from The GardenWorks Project. Dig in and apply today!

Dear friends and supporters,

Happy New Year! We have been busy preparing for the 2018 season and cannot wait to get started and look forward to seeing everyone this year.