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Getting Ready for Spring

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Community gardens around Columbia are beginning to get organized for spring. If you’re helping lead a garden this year, don’t forget about the Garden Leader Meeting this Sunday, February 27, 2-4 pm, at the Friends Room, Columbia Public Library.

If you’re a community gardener, now’s the time to get in touch with a garden leader. Previous gardeners should reconfirm their interest so leaders will know you want your plot again. (You can e-mail leaders directly from each garden’s page.) New gardeners or those looking for a new plot can also get in touch with a leader at the garden of your choice or fill out our contact form, and we’ll put you in touch.

New and old gardeners, don’t miss the SPRING THAW, March 13, 2-4 pm at the ARC. This is our annual meet-and-greet organizing event. You can connect or reconnect with your fellow gardeners, pick up some free seeds and confirm your gardening plot. Learn more about how community gardening works while you enjoy good conversation and tasty snacks.

Fall Donation Challenge Prize Drawing

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[singlepic id=4 w=320 h=240 float=left]The Community Gardener Donation Challenge continues, and we have another prize to give out for the second half of the growing season. Just fill out a short form telling us about any food from your garden plot you’ve donated from July 15 through this fall. One lucky participant will win a $50 Westlake’s gift card.

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Community Garden 2010 Donation Challenge

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If you have more kale than your family can eat or you’re swimming in extra squash this summer, don’t let it go to waste. There are many local food pantries and shelter kitchens who would be happy to accept your extra harvest. To make it easier to donate, consult our  list of pantries that can take fresh vegetables with contact info and hours.

To encourage more gardeners to donate, we’re announcing our Donation Challenge prize drawing. Continue reading →

96 Plots in Use at Broadway Garden!

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From Broadway Christian Church garden leader Don:
“We have filled all 96 of the garden plots at Broadway…We are very excited to have them full. One of the African ladies told me last night, ‘Thanks for giving us a farm.'”

Informational Meeting: Starting a Community Garden

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If you’re interested in starting a new community garden in your neighborhood or at your school, church, or agency, join us for an informational meeting.

Thursday, April 1
6:30-8:30 pm
Columbia Public Library, Conference Room B

This meeting will provide basic information about how the CGC works, how to get started, and how other groups in our community organize and manage their gardens. Those with an interest in starting a garden and those who have land available for a garden are encouraged to attend.

Seating is limited. RSVPs to Bill McKelvey, wm.mckelvey@gmail.com, 573-746-0770, are required by Tuesday, March 30.

Spring Thaw Organizing Event

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Sunday, March 7
2-4 p.m.
Columbia Public Library

The community gardening season officially opens with our Spring Thaw event. This is a time for new and returning gardeners to sign up for plots and for interested volunteers to make connections with gardens.Gardeners will also have the chance to complete the yearly information form we require, pick up some seeds, and meet other gardeners from around the city and county. I hope you’ll join us for a fun afternoon of garden planning.

Sustainable Living Fair

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The 2009 Sustainable Living Fair is coming up:
Saturday Oct. 17, 10 am to 6 pm
Columbia College, Student Commons, 1001 Rogers Street

The CGC will have a booth there and you can find out about a lot of other topics that complement gardening like water conservation and energy efficiency.