Welcome to 2026
Happy New Year, Gardeners!
May 2026 bring new chances to dig in, savor the season, and cultivate something meaningful—inside the garden and beyond.
Happy Birthday to Mid Shooks Run Community Garden
Today, Mid Shooks Run Community Garden celebrates its first anniversary as a nonprofit organization, marking one year since our incorporation became effective; in twelve months we've grown more than plants—building stronger community ties, expanding volunteer programs, launching educational workshops, and creating a welcoming space where neighbors of all ages can learn, share, and cultivate together..
A Note for Returning Gardeners
Returning gardeners from 2025: keep an eye on your inbox this month! We’ll be reaching out via email to gauge your interest in gardening with us this year. Look for a personalized message from msrgardencos@gmail.com and be sure to reply by January 31st to reserve your spot at Mid Shooks Run Community Garden this growing season.
2025 Goal Review and Looking Forward
Last year, we set and accomplished two primary goals:
Maximize Our Expanded Space: we drafted and approved a detailed layout to make the most of our 1,000-square-foot expansion, and these plans included increasing the number of plots available and the incorporation of fruit-bearing trees and bushes.
Securing Grant Funding: we met our goal to receive at least one grant by the end of the year to support our initiatives and help the garden flourish.
Looking forward, the Board of Directors will be setting goals for 2026 at their Q1 meeting. At this stage of the garden’s life, those goals will focus on execution (doing the things we said we’re going to do) and systems (structures that make execution sustainable). If you’d like to suggest a goal for 2026, please reach out!
