Watch this page (and subscribe for email notification from CVEarthlab.com ) to stay up to date on the latest activities and offerings. This timeline lays out the planned order of time-sensitive tasks. Dates and times may change based on weather.
Key Dates and Seasonal Targets to Note
Saturday, April 10th , 10:30am to 11:00am
Three Sisters Planting & Bed Prep
We will prep the bed, build mounds of soil, and plant corn. For more–> The Three Sisters Garden
Mid-April Raised Bed Prep & Work Day
Put your hands in the dirt! We will fill the beds with soil and compost. Little hands needed for tilling!
Mid-April Strawberry Plant Transplanting & Potato Planting
TBD – Based on exactly when orders arrive
Week of April 26th
Plant Sister 2 of 3 Sisters Garden (Pole beans)
Plant Distribution
Saturday May 1st
This is for people who pre-ordered kitchen herb pots (basil, parsley, dill) and lavender starts. Come to the garden to get’em!
Flower Transplanting
Fri Eve/Sat/Sunday (Ap 30, May 1st & 2nd)
After the flats of marigolds, coleus, snap dragons arrive from the GrowNYC plant sale, extra hands will be needed to care for and transplant the flowers into raised beds and containers around the garden. Lots of watering opportunities!
Week of May 2nd
Plant Sister 3 of The 3 Sisters Garden: Squash
Wednesday Evenings in May (Tentative)
Gardeners will converge to discuss care for the seedlings started at March workshop. Bring your questions to the garden. Exact time TBD. Also in May: Opportunities to harvest sugar snap peas and various lettuces.
Late May, Early June
Transplant the tomatoes, peppers and flowers we’ve been growing at home on a weekday evening or weekend day.
About CVEarthlab Garden: CVEarthlab is a self-funded educational garden in the children’s play area behind 195 Adams St. Learn more at CVEarthlab.com. All residents are most welcome to plant with us!
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