Community Gardens 101

Enjoy the greenery as it comes to life in May. Community Gardens 101 takes place on Wednesdays at McCauley School (9538- 107 Ave) For more information or to register, please call 780.424.2870

Water Catchment

Wednesday, May 7 at 4 PM

Learn how to build a water catchment system for your garden. Discuss watering and lighting for your garden.

Build a Self‐Watering Raised Bed

Saturday, May 10 at 11 AM

Learn how to build a self‐watering raised bed.

Soil Composition

Wednesday, May 14 at 4 PM

Discuss important soil components while preparing raised beds for growing.

Planting Party

Saturday, May 17 11 AM – 4 PM

Kick‐off the growing season with a planting party at McCauley Community Garden. Mark your garden plot by creating a unique marker. Learn what gardeners in McCauley are growing this season. A BBQ will be held afterwards.

Composting

Wednesday, May 21 at 4 PM

Learn from one of our neighbourhood’s Master Composters about how you can use composting in your garden.

Community

Wednesday, May 28 at 4 PM

What does community mean to you? Hear from people in the community about how shared projects like gardens foster community and share what community means to you.

Supported by McCauley Revitalization and the Wellness Network