Raptors

I see a lot of red-tailed and broad-wing hawks, and the occasional osprey; but this guy--a little more rare of a sight, was keeping an eye on the place the other day. (Photo: Hugh Burns, Canon EOS 300mm, f 4.0)

Community Composting

The Williamsburg Community Growers invite you to join them for an hour or so of free exercise, helping to prepare donated leaves for composting. Meet us at the Warhill Garden location (see map, left) on December 10, from 10AM to 2PM. Wear old clothes!

No-till Cover Crops

We planted a number of different winter cover crops on the approx. 1.25 acres adjacent to the community garden to help build the soil organic content, structure, and fertility for next season.  The seed was planted using a no-till drill which doesn't disturb or turn the soil--vastly reducing the potential for erosion, and maintaining tilth and soil structure.  Stop by and check it out.

Beneficial Insects

A ladybug on patrol--keeping bad bugs away from the kale in the demo plot. (Photo taken with my phone)

Fall Harvest

Still harvesting tomatoes, collards and okra on November 12!

What gardeners are growing...

Can you identify the veggies that the community gardeners are growing? Answers below. Come to the Community Garden Get Together on October 22, 2-4PM and learn about signing up for a plot this coming spring.

Clockwise from top left: eggplant, sweet potatoes, yellow peppers, broccoli, okra and collard greens.

Demonstration Plot

Our demonstration plot has benefited from the recent rain and we hope to begin harvesting soon. We are growing radishes, lettuce, kale, beets, spinach, and carrots. Come to the Harvest Celebration on Saturday, October 22 from 2 to 4 to do some picking... and planning for next year.