Free training on emergency preparedness will be offered at six Southeast Seattle P-Patch community gardens beginning in September. The training will cover basic preparedness, how to stay safe in an earthquake, using the P-Patch as a Community Emergency Hub, and a review of supplies that will be stored at the… [ Keep reading ]
Tim Joyce of Q13 tells the story of UpGarden P-Patch at Seattle Center and what makes it a success for the community.
The American Community Gardening Association Conference took place this past weekend here in Seattle. Click here to read and listen to KPLU’s report.
The conference runs from August 8 – 11 at the University of Washington; Gould Hall is Conference Center SCHEDULE: Details on each day’s activities can be found here. Themes of the conference include: Horticulture, permaculture, and city livestock Health, prevention and therapy Garden/farm to table to compost to garden/farm Cultural,… [ Keep reading ]
Join us Sunday, August 11 from 11 am – 3 pm at the Haller Lake P-Patch Community Garden, 13045 1st Ave. N.E., Seattle, just south of the Haller Lake United Methodist Church. Get a tour of the garden, learn about organic gardening, enjoy refreshments, and go on a garden search!… [ Keep reading ]
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Here is an interesting story of how community gardening has brought people together in the tsunami-devastated town of Ishinomaki. Chiba University students studying horticulture created a community garden, and their activities have encouraged survivors to participate in the gardening, bringing color back into the neighborhood. Professors from Chiba University will… [ Keep reading ]
The High Point and NewHolly Farm Stands are open offering fresh organic produce picked right from the P-Patch Market Gardens. Fresh right now are carrots, leafy vegetables, zucchini, green beans, potatoes, bok choy, and beets, to name a few. The hours of operation are 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. So… [ Keep reading ]
Interbay P-Patch invites you to a delicious salmon dinner in our beautiful Interbay P-Patch. Saturday, August 3rd, 5:00 p.m. Cost is $25 per person, children under 12 free. Please sign up by Wednesday, July 31. Seating is limited; reservations highly recommended and appreciated. Contact Leslie McKay at leslievmckay@comcast.net Dinner includes… [ Keep reading ]
Art in the Garden is celebrating its 13th year at the Ballard P-Patch Community Garden! It is poised to be their biggest and best yet. Join for a few hours, or for the entire day on Saturday, August 10 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., rain or shine, for this… [ Keep reading ]
