Raised Bed at Hanson Park
Progress of plantings along with sign-in sheet for volunteers to record weeding and watering.
Roselle Park Community Garden members have invited us for a tour of their garden!
Did you know that Roselle Park has one of the biggest gardens in Union County?
This is only possible with the help of all its members, who rent out beds to grow a variety of different crops.
We can’t wait to continue to see its growth!
Today we joined the summer campers at the Rahway YMCA for an amazing day of watering their garden!
A common rule of thumb to know is that plants need about one inch of water per week, which is enough to soak six inches of soil!
Thank you for having us.
Fanwood – Scotch Plains
We’re growing!
Check out what’s growing at our YMCA!!
Elizabeth
Union County Commissioner Sergio Granados toured and participated in prepping and planting at the Eport Community Center in Elizabeth.
The Eport Community Center has also added raised garden beds for a more inclusive garden!
Thank you to everyone who maintains and cares for this beautiful garden.
Hillside
Not only did staff of Deanna G Taylor Academy show us around their garden, they also showed us their brand-new compost bin!
There are plenty of tips that one can give to have a successful compost bin but one of the best ones is to place it in a well-drained spot which will ensure that any excess water will be able to drain away easily. This can also help worms get into the bin and we all know how good those are for gardens!
Roselle Park
Robert Gordon Elementary school has incorporated a Garden Mesh Netting for their plants to keep away the bugs and unwanted creatures. What a great idea! Using plant nets is a great way to keep plants safe from harsh weather conditions and provide frost protection. Using these nets helps you ensure that there are enough water and sunlight reaching the plant.
Thank you to all the staff and students involved in this garden.
Not only does Roselle Park Middle School have a beautiful garden, they also have incorporated a sensory garden!
A sensory garden is all about stimulating and engaging the five senses: sight, smell, sound, touch, and taste. One way in which this garden does this is by growing lavender.
Lavender has been around for over 2,500 years and is a common ingredient in topical applications and oils for aromatherapy.
Fanwood – Scotch Plains
Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA has welcomed us for a tour of their unique garden!
While there are many unique and fascinating plants throughout all the garden we have visited, there’s one in this YMCA that caught our eye.
Can anyone guess what it’s called?
Hint: It’s the pink plant pictured below.
Washington’s Garden 2024
Washington Elementary School Garden from May – June
