Wednesday, March 27, 2019

Seeds

We have new seeds in the shed in the green bags! Last year seeds are in the ice cream budget, they should still be good.

Use what you need and leave the rest for others!

Updated plot map/ 6 open plots!

*Green name is returning gardener
*Purple name is a new gardener 
*Black name is last years gardener who we did not hear from yet
*No name next to the plot is an open plot 

Powderhorn Park

15th Avenue South

2) Janet  Count                                                           1A)
4) Tobby                                                                     1) Jessica Jacobson
6) Donna B. (Rowen's mom)                                                                                                                                                                       3) Lynn 
6A) Sarah H.                                                              5) Adabell
8) Gretchen and Kara (Lorca woof!)                           7)Deb
10) Nicole/ Dan/family                                                9) Emily D.
12) Ashley  Huebner                                                 11) Rowen and Sulu (woof!)
14)  Mike R.                                                                13) Caitlin O'Fallon
16)                                                                               15) Kim and Chris 
18)                                                                                  17) Elly V.
20)Shelby                                                                       19)
22)                                                                                      21)
24) Blackberries and Perennial Plot                               Raspberries Plot

Sunday, March 24, 2019

Updated Plot map!

Green name is returning gardener
Purple name is a new gardener 
Black name is last years gardener who we did not hear from yet

*No name next to plot number mean that plot is available for 2019 summer gardening! 

If you are a continuing gardener you need to contact us by email by March 26th or show up at the first meeting on Wednesday, March 27th from  5 to 6 pm if you would like your same plot back. If we don't hear from you your plot will be rented to another gardener at the first meeting on Wednesday, March 27th. 


Powderhorn Park

15th Avenue South

2) Janet  Count                                                                    1A)Michael Robison
4) Rachel Holm                                                                      1) Jessica Jacobson
6) Bretton Fobes                                                                   3) Lynn 
6A)                                                                                          5) Adabell
8) Leah                                                                                    7)Deb
10) Nicole/ Dan/family                                                             9) Emily D.
12) Ashley  Huebner                                                                11) Rowen and Sulu (woof!)
14)Michelle Vidovio/Mike Wolf                                                 13) Caitlin O'Fallon
16)                                                                                            15) Kim and Chris ?
18)Emily Roembach-Clark/family                                             17) Malinda/family
20)Shelby                                                                                  19)
22)Lesley                                                                                   21)Mike/Juliet
Blackberries Plot 24)Nikole Stephenson                                      Raspberries Plot

Tuesday, March 19, 2019

Garden info.

2019 Gardening

Thanks for your interest in the 3437 garden!

Hello, I am Lynn, Organizer and Communication Garden Manager and gardener for the 3437 Garden.  I am very excited to be going on my fourth year with managing 3437 Community garden. Working with the land was a part of my childhood. I was raised on a beautiful farm in Central Minnesota, and had a handful of horticulture experiences after moving from the farm. Working at the U of M Landscape Arboretum for two seasons was an incredible experience.  In 2012 I moved to South Minneapolis to further my Early Childhood Teaching career but gardening never left my heart.  I’ve had a plot with the 3437 Garden for 6 years and I’m excited to be present in the garden again this coming season!

This year is the 10th Birthday for 3437 Community Garden!

There are 24 plots that are 12' x 4' and will cost $20. This includes water, compost, access to tools and amazing opportunities to connect with your growing neighbors.

We also have a "communal" gardening area with herbs, perennials and annuals. We also organize donations of our produce abundance to neighborhood organizations.

We would like to reach out to all of our neighbors, so if you are bilingual and would be willing to share your skills to translate materials and be a garden resource. Please, spread the word about the Community garden!


Easy gardening ideas: Spinach, lettuce, chard, kale, peas (need a trellis) beans, radish, beet, broccoli, tomatoes, herbs, peppers, eggplant, parsnip......

Our garden is organic- so no pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, fertilizers, etc.


We ask that as a community we work together to keep the garden clean and sustainable with:
* picking up trash
*no illegal plants
*keep plants contained in your plot
*pick from your own plot
*no drinking alcohol in garden
*no planting squash, watermelon,cucumbers or pumpkins THE VINES GET OUT OF CONTROL *water by hand from the rain barrels
*keep lids on barrels to prevent wildlife from entering
*fill barrels when below 1/3 full
*compost nothing larger than 4"
*do not compost weeds that have seeded, diseased plants, no tomatoes

Last years gardeners have first grabs on their plot from last year.  If we don't see you at the first meeting or do not hear from you by email by March 26th your plot will be rented out to a new gardener. Newbies and garden pros are all welcome!

At the meeting, we will:
*Welcome everyone
*Explain garden rules and history
*Go over and set a basic work plan and schedule for the gardening season
*Sign garden agreements
*Assign plots
*Go over prohibited plants: Squash, Watermelon, Pumpkin, Cucumber THE VINES GET OUT OF CONTROL
*Pay plot fee
*Answer questions spring cleaning if we can depending on mother nature

Plots filled up fast last year so be sure to sign up for a meeting and get your name on a plot!

All garden organization is up for discussion! email Lynn if you have ideas! 3437garden@gmail.com

2019 plot map

 2019 summer plot map!  


Green name is returning gardener
Purple name is a new gardener 
Black name is last years gardener who we did not hear from yet

*No name next to plot number mean that plot is available for 2019 summer gardening! 

I DO NOT HAVE AN EMAIL FOR KIM AND CHRIS IN PLOT 15 AND JANET COURT IN PLOT 2. IF ANYONE HAS A WAY TO CONNECT WITH THEM PLEASE DO!  


Powderhorn Park

15th Avenue South

2) Janet  Count                                                                     1A)Michael Robison
4) Rachel Holm                                                                      1) Jessica Jacobson
6) Bretton Fobes                                                                           3) Lynn 
6A) Graham Charlton                                                                  5) Adabell
8) Leah                                                                                        7)Deb
10) Nicole/ Dan/family                                                               9) Emily D.
12) Ashley  Huebner                                                                   11) Rowen
14)Michelle Vidovio/Mike Wolf                                                 13) Caitlin O'Fallon
16)                                                                                        15) Kim and Chris
18)Emily Roembach-Clark/family                                             17) Malinda/family
20)Shelby                                                                                   19)Heather/family
22)Lesley                                                                                    21)Mike/Juliet
Blackberries Plot 24)Nikole Stephenson                                      Raspberries Plot

Spring 2019 Garden Meetings

Hello 3437 community gardeners!

Spring is on her way and we shall have our meetings! We will me meeting in the garden! If it rains we will reschedule by posting on this blog. We will go over community garden rules, plots, shed code..... and answer questions. We ask for a donation of $20 for an annual plot rental fee. All money is put back into the garden for perennials, tools, up keep, compost.....! But no one is required to pay.  We ask for cash or checks. Looking forward to seeing new and continuing gardeners on one of the days below:
Wednesday, March 27th 5 to 6 pm
Saturday, March 30th 9-10 am

If you are a continuing gardener you need to contact us by March 26th or show up at the first meeting if you would like your same plot back. If we don't hear from you your plot will be rented to another gardener at the first meeting on Wednesday, March 27th.  I will reach out to last years gardeners by email this year but the blog will be the only form of communication for continuing gardeners. If you are not logged in to the blog please do so soon!