August Recap

August gave us a couple of good opportunities to come together outside our plots. We gathered at Stellina Pizza Café for Community Constellations, supporting a neighborhood business while raising funds for the garden. We also wrapped up the month with our Monthly Maintenance event, tackling some of the work that keeps the garden in good shape and ready for the rest of the season.

Thanks to everyone who came out, pitched in, or found another way to support the garden this month. We appreciate you!

Announcements

September Events

**Harvest Brunch**

Saturday, September 12th
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Cathy & Kevin’s

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**Monthly Maintenance - September**

Saturday, September 27th
9:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Mid Shooks Run Community Garden

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Message Board

Don’t Forget: Attend one Maintenance Event

With only two maintenance events left in the growing season, now’s the time to mark your calendars! If you aren’t able to attend a scheduled event, please reach out to us. We’re happy to work with you to find an equivalent way to contribute on your own time. Bonus points if you reach out and suggest what you can do.

Opportunities to Serve

Leadership in our garden is bigger than officer roles, it’s a community effort. For 2027, we’re seeking committee members to support key areas:

Maintenance Committee – Help plan and lead garden maintenance events throughout the growing season.
Membership Committee – Assist with onboarding new members and welcoming gardeners at the start of the season.
Fundraising Committee – Support the garden through grant writing, seeking sponsorships, and organizing fundraising initiatives.
Programming Committee – Plan and coordinate educational and community events that enrich the garden experience.

Serving on a committee is a wonderful way to share your skills, contribute ideas, and help our garden thrive. If you’re interested in joining the leadership team, we’d love to hear from you!

Water Update

A quick heads-up: the garden water situation is still a work in progress. The backflow preventer was recently stolen, and Parks and Recreation is working on a more secure solution.

For now, the water is temporarily on from 7 AM to 2 PM on Mondays, Wednesday, and Fridays. Outside of that schedule, please plan to bring your own water if your plants need it.