May 31 Planting Day and Mingle and Munch

Our planting day on May 31 was a great success and about 20 gardeners turned out to work in the herb bed, enjoy the delicious snacks, plant their gardens, mentor some of our new gardeners and soak up the sunshine! Our taste buds were certainly treated that day. Thanks to D’Arcy for capably manning the BBQ and sharing his tarragon salmon, herb butters and marinated strawberries. Also, thanks to Nidhi … Continue reading May 31 Planting Day and Mingle and Munch

Mark July 19 on Your Calendars

Hello Gardeners, On Saturday morning of July 19, the Social Team has arranged a special trip to SAIT to tour Jackson’s Garden which is a herb and veggie garden with 185 plant varieties. We will also see the new technology of a soap bubble, biodiesel-heated greenhouse and the beehives. Chef Andrew Hewson, a culinary instructor for the School of Hospitality and Tourism, will lead a tour that … Continue reading Mark July 19 on Your Calendars

Thank You Letter To Calgary Public Library Foundation

Common Ground Community Garden Society c/o Southwood Public Library 924 Southland Drive S.W. Calgary, AB   T2W 0J9 May 20, 2014 Ms. Joan Inwood Managing Director Operations Calgary Public Library Foundation Dear Joan, Thank you very much for the foundation’s continued support of our community garden on the west side of the Southwood Library.   Encana’s ongoing financial contribution is important to our efforts at maintaining and … Continue reading Thank You Letter To Calgary Public Library Foundation