Countdown to spring…What’s New?
1) We now have added 21 new beds to the Ridgecrest Community Garden configuration to allow more of the Community to grow and sustain a part of their food supply through this wonderful resource. Please visit this link https://www.holisticdivineinnovations.org/subscriber-program to get more information, sign up for a bed or to support someone else that may not have the financial resources to pay, but would still like to garden.
2) We will be co-hosting an event with the Ridgecrest Regional Hospital entitled “Mental Health Benefits of Gardening”. The event will be held at the Ridgecrest Community Garden on Feb 26, Mar 19 and April 23rd at 1PM. RCG is located at 231 W. Haloid Rd in Ridgecrest. Join Maria Holm, LSCW, and learn how nature, gardening and mindfulness can help you tackle the stresses of life. Watch for details on Facebook and sign up to assure your spot and preferred date.
3) A Day in the Life Youtube Series is off to a great start, with 10 episodes available as of February 1st. Tyrone Ledford shares different aspects of gardening and life in the garden that gardeners of all skill levels will find insightful and extremely helpful. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJqg_IIfP9pTBGMuJKBwoIw
4) We will be planting many herbs and vegetables that love our winter and early spring weather. Mid to late February is a great time to plant cilantro, carrots, purslane, radish, beet and lettuce from seed in our zone 9B climate.
New Boards Members
At our January 11th board meeting, new board members were elected to fill vacant positions on the board. Board members, along with fulfilling duties assigned to existing positions, also assist with watering and cleanup in the garden. If you are interested in more information about watering and volunteer opportunities, you can email us at communitygarden.ridgecrest@gmail.com. We would love to have the Community be more involved. Board positions are now filled as follows:
Secretary/Treasurer (Kristen Lemon)
Plot Coordinator (Tyrone Ledford)
Volunteer Coordinator (Vacant, other members will split the duties)
Event Coordinator/Newsletter (Merrie Giles)
Stay tuned for more information on future Tinker Garden opportunities and volunteer opportunities. Please come out and keep us company anytime.