The 6th Annual Community Garden Resource Fair will take place:
Saturday March 27th, 2010
9 am – 4 pm
at Sabathani Community Center
310 East 38th St, Minneapolis
Free parking, $5 entry suggested at the door.
There will be a series of workshops (food growing in urban settings, working with new Americans, sustainable landscaping).
See gardeningmatters.org for the full […]

We just got word that MHNA won another Metro Blooms award, “Garden of Merit 2009″.
Thanks to all the Boulevard Garden adopters and Community Flower Garden volunteers who helped beautify the neighborhood last year.

Working with Gardening Matters and the Minnesota Energy Challenge, the City has helped develop (through the use of their highly successful Climate Change micro grants) a new website called “Yards to Gardens.” It helps connect people who have land available for gardening with people who want to garden.
Check it out here: y2g.org […]

New signage has been installed along the 6th Ave Greenway, from University Ave to Main St SE.
In spring, a group of gardeners will work again to revamp the native plantings — this time with a guidebook of plants (and weeds!) to assist.
New flyers about the greenway have also been printed and are […]

The greenway, which runs from University Ave SE to Main St SE, was created in 2000. It includes bike lanes, public art, native plantings and trees. For the past two summers, MHNA neighbors have been working to spruce up the 6th Avenue Greenway. It’s been weeded and a guide to weeds there has been created. […]

PLEASE remember to water your boulevard trees!
Many are stressed due to the drought.
Thanks.

We still need volunteers to care for the Marcy-Holmes Community Garden, 10th Ave SE & 8th St SE.

Call the office to sign up for a week of watering, deadheading and weeding and take away a bouquet as your reward! 612-623-7633

After a very dry May we finally have rain. But as the weather gets hot, please remember to water your boulevard trees – especially the 80 just planted this spring.
The best way to water a new tree is to use a garden hose with the water turned on at a  slow rate for two hours. […]

MHNA’s Annual Gardeners’ Potluck and Plant Swap

Monday June 1st, 2009 at the Frasers’ Back yard
821 7th St SE
at 6 pm
Meet other neighborhood gardeners, exchange tips, ask questions, bring any extra plants to give away or just browse the collection and take what you’d like to try.
Potluck supper – bring a dish to share and bring […]

BLOOMS DAY 2009
Awards and Educational Fair
Saturday May 16, 2009
8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Kenny Community School
5720 Emerson Avenue South, Minneapolis
Metro Blooms has an awesome day planned for you!
DOORS OPEN AT 8:30 a.m. for this great FREE event! Workshops, plant sale, silent auction, door prizes and awards.

The Sixth Ave Greenway needs your help this summer.
The native-planted boulevards will need some weeding and planting soon. We would like to establish a group to regularly oversee these boulevards. New signage and some info flyers are being designed.
If you regularly walk this route or if you live nearby, please contact the office […]

HELP NEEDED at neighborhood gardens!
Please sign up to take a week at the Community Garden. 8th St SE & 10th Ave SE. Weed, water and deadhead. Pick a bouquet as your reward.

The annual Marcy-Holmes Plant Swap and Potluck will be held Monday June 1, 2009 at the Fraser home:
821 7th St SE
at 6 pm.
Avenues: bring a main dish or salad,
Streets: bring desserts.
Beverages and utensils provided. If you have any extra plants or seeds or anything garden-related to give away or trade, bring it. If […]

April 18th, 2009 — SE Como neighborhood’s Green Village Day, Rain or Shine, 11:30 am – 2 pm at Van Cleve Park. Featuring a bicycle auction, a Freecycle goods exchange, information on solar ovens, wind power, rain barrels, a resource fair, music, food and fun. Check it out at:
http://www.comogreenvillage.org/

ANNUAL PLANT SALE at MARCY OPEN SCHOOL
Important dates:
Save 10%: Order by April 14, 2009
Final Order Date: April 24, 2009
Plant Order Pick-up: Friday, May 8
Plant Sale:
May 8, noon to 7 p.m.
May 9, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
— Favorite perennials for only $3 a pot
— High-quality annuals from Pletchers’ Greenhouses
— Grow your own herbs and vegetables
— Master […]

The MHNA Gardening Committee met yesterday and invites all to the annual Community Garden Clean-Up:
Monday April 27, 2009
4 – 6 pm.
Bring your own tools. The group is planning some informal garden tours this summer so  if you would like to show off your garden, call the office.

Community Vegetable Gardens?
Inspired by the First Lady and the economy, several residents have asked about a Marcy-Holmes community vegetable garden.
If anyone has a sunny patch (at least 6 hrs a day) in the yard – would you consider letting a neighbor put in a vegetable plot this summer? It would be a great learning experience […]

Metro Blooms is offering Rain Garden workshops in April & May. Check out their offerings at:
http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/news/20090313RainGardensWkshps.asp

The MHNA Garden Group will be meeting on Monday April 13, 2009 to discuss plans for this summer and spring.
We will be meeting at the Loven-Bell residence:
414 5th St SE
6:30 pm
On the agenda:
Bump Out Gardens - adopters needed, assess plant materials needs and place order (If we order at Marcy, we’ll save 10% if order […]

The University YMCA is hosting its Spring Clean-Up Fundraiser:
April 4th and 18th, 2009
Hire a team of 4 college student volunteers from the University YMCA to clean your gutters, rake, wash windows, and much more!
4 hours of work for $150! Support the U-Y’s mission of creating ethical leaders. For more info email student.board@ymcampls.org or call 612-676-7700. […]