Come Grow with Us!
The WSCR community garden has beds available to rent.
It might not seem like it, but spring will soon be here to stay. Gardeners are itching for the first days of warm weather so that we can start planting our favourite vegetables, fruits, and herbs.
Have you always thought about renting a garden bed, but thought about it too late in the season? Not this year! The WSCR Community Garden has just opened up rentals for the 2023 season, and we have a few beds available now.
Did you know that peas, spinach, onions, and carrots can be seeded outdoors in our community garden once the soil is workable, starting around mid-April? That’s because the soil in our raised beds warms up faster in spring and it also stays warmer longer in the fall. As a result, our gardeners can extend their growing season by a few weeks and that allows them to reap larger harvests. Some vegetables can even be sown multiple times during the growing season!
Another great thing about community gardening is that it helps reduce your grocery bill. With the rising cost of food, paying less to eat is something we can all benefit from. Gardening also helps get you moving, and the WSCR community garden offers a relaxing place where you can meet some of your neighbours.
Benefits of Joining the WSCR Community Gardens:
• We welcome beginner and expert gardeners
• Help building a sense of community
• Educating others
• Nourishing your body and spirit
• Includes gardening tools and water access
• Growing vegetables for the Calgary Food Bank in our philanthropic beds
• We welcome Garden Angels (volunteers) for our philanthropic beds
Bed rentals cost $50 for the season, and the fee includes access to water on-site plus use of the tools in our fully stocked sheds. Current gardeners get first access during the annual renewal period, and individuals can rent up to two beds. At the time of writing, we have beds available, but they get rented quickly as the weather warms up. So don’t delay—sign up for your bed today!
For more details, visit wscr.ca/registering-for-a-community-garden-bed/.
For gardening tips, visit our public Facebook page: WSCR Community Hub and Garden.
Join us! We would love to meet you in the garden.
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