June Issue of Neighborhood News is Out!
June 15, 2015
Here is your June issue of our newsletter, Neighborhood News. Enjoy!
High Point and NewHolly Farm Stands Open this Month
June 11, 2015
For fresh organic produce this summer look no further than the High Point and NewHolly Farm Stands which open for the season at the end of June. The farm stands offer produce picked right from the P-Patch market gardens and grown by low-income residents of the High Point and NewHolly… [ Keep reading ]
Join us for the annual Lavender U-Pick Sale at Interbay P-Patch
June 11, 2015
It’s that time of year again for the annual Lavender U-Pick Sale at Interbay P-Patch. There are more than 14 varieties to cut for culinary uses, bouquets, potpourri, and more with many beautiful shades of purple! There will also be other related lavender products including wands, wreaths, sachets, culinary lavender,… [ Keep reading ]
Belltown P-Patch Celebrates 20 Years on June 18
June 11, 2015
The Belltown P-Patch, Seattle’s only downtown community garden, is gathering the community in celebration of a major milestone with 20 years of bringing beauty, color, and tranquility to downtown. The community will hold a celebration on Thursday, June 18 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the garden, which is located at the… [ Keep reading ]
Hurry! Only 10 Spots Remain for our Free Workshop on Gardening with Youth!
May 20, 2015
Join us for a fun and educational workshop for adults who are leading (or would like to lead) a youth gardening program! The workshop is hosted by the P-Patch Community Gardening Program and led by Emily Bishton, lead educator for Magnuson Nature Programs and Sand Point Elementary School Gardens. The workshop… [ Keep reading ]
Picardo P-Patch Plant Sale and Bake Sale next Saturday!!
May 18, 2015
Join Picardo Farm P-Patch gardeners for their plant sale this Saturday, May 23 from 10:00 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will feature lots of varieties of heirloom tomatoes, veggies, and herbs grown by Neighbor Sally’s Nursery and Abby’s Eden Nursery. There will be coffee and baked goods to munch… [ Keep reading ]
Here’s your Spring Edition of the P-Patch Post
May 6, 2015
GROW’s latest newsletter, the P-Patch Post, has great stories about our P-Patch gardens along with helpful articles about growing food. GROW is the nonprofit advocacy organization for community gardens; and for decades, has promoted and provided services for Seattle’s P-Patches and partners closely with our P-Patch staff. Enjoy the Spring… [ Keep reading ]
Don’t miss the Bradner Garden Plant Sale May 24!
May 5, 2015
Join Bradner Gardens Park P-Patch for their annual plant sale benefiting the P-Patch and activities for the community. It will be held on Sunday, May 24 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Get your “ready to plant” heirloom tomato, vegetable, and herb starts at great prices. Plant advice provided by… [ Keep reading ]
Come to Dinner for Belltown P-Patch, April 24-30
April 15, 2015
Belltown P-Patch Community Garden is proud to be partnering with the fabulous Ethan Stowell restaurant Tavolata in Belltown for some delicious vegetable courses to be served up April 24 through April 30. Tavolata will donate proceeds of these special dishes to the Belltown P-Patch for renovation of the solar-powered fountain and… [ Keep reading ]
P-Patch Gardeners Donate 40,000 Pounds to Seattle Food Banks and Meal Programs
April 8, 2015
Last year our P-Patch gardeners’ “green thumbs” grew 40,145 pounds of fresh organic produce for Seattle food banks and meal programs. These food donations came from 36 P-Patch “giving gardens,” which are P-Patch plots dedicated to growing food for donation. In addition, at least 20% of the total food donations… [ Keep reading ]