Today we had a visit from the Parks and Parkways to see all the work we’ve been up to. We’re thrilled by how much the plants they donated add to the space and over the moon that they complimented our rain garden! We look forward to continued collaboration and are delighted to watch our flowersContinue reading “A Site Visit From Parks and Parkways”
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Thank you so much to Sow True Seed for supporting our garden!
Today, like every day in the garden, was very magical. Today Dylan and I worked together to plant and butterfly garden, today I got to visit the plant store -that I adore- to purchase plants for the property, today we were blessed with a donation from Sow True Seed. Today was inspired and encouraging! MissContinue reading “Thank you so much to Sow True Seed for supporting our garden!”
It’s Official! I Dig It’s Compost Drop Off Is Live And Ready For Hosting Sundays In St. Roch.
Compost NOW has added us to the list of compost drop off sites around the city. We’ll be collecting compost every Sunday from 10:00-1:00 at the garden. We are so happy to be collaborating with such an amazing program in our community!
Before And After
Pictures of some of our work. Here is a before and after of the new annuals around the lemon tree. It just goes to show how a little bit of color and flowering plants can make a big difference!
Galvez Garden Plants The Seeds For More Gardens To Bloom
And The Curious Garden Grew… Today we brought seedlings to the We Play Center to share our love of growing. Not only did Mama’s get to take some home for their personal gardens, but the idea of a children’s garden at the site was planted! We are delighted that this wonderful free service to familiesContinue reading “Galvez Garden Plants The Seeds For More Gardens To Bloom”
Building Community Through Gardening
Today we hosted an event to share some of the gifts the garden has given us. We gave neighbors the opportunity to paint and plant their own lettuce starters to take home for their gardens. We are so thrilled with the interest and enthusiasm in the space we have been working so hard to transform!Continue reading “Building Community Through Gardening”
Compost Now And I Dig It Working Together To Divert Food Waste From Our Landfills
I Dig It is pleased to announce our newest partnership with Compost Now, a residential food waste collection project in New Orleans. Starting February 23rd the Galvez Garden will be offering a weekly compost drop off site for the St. Roch community on Sundays from 10:00am 1:00pm. Persons interested in this free service may dropContinue reading “Compost Now And I Dig It Working Together To Divert Food Waste From Our Landfills”
Inaugural MLK Day of Service at the Galvez Garden!
Dylan was the best helper as we planted trees to honor MLK day. We plant trees not for us, but for the next seven generations…❤️🌱 Looking forward to celebrating again next year!
Community Compost Drop Off Day!
Come by on Sunday January 30th, 12pm-2pm and check out the garden! Bring us your compost for a Soilful Sunday and take a look at what we’ve been up to!
Growing in the Garden
Our latest improvement to the garden is a potting station! We’re looking forward to sharing in all the fun of growing green with our community and what better way to do that than planting alongside one another! Picture shows the avocado pits that we’re crossing our fingers they sprout. Stay tuned!
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