St. Mary's Yard Sale Saturday May 11th, 8am- noon. FREE SEEDS AND SEEDLINGS!

St. Mary's Church is having a yard sale this Saturday from 8:00 to noon.  Last year this was a huge event which offered a large quantity of worthwhile items, and this year will likely be the same.

As another incentive to attend, the Saint Mary's Community Garden is having a seed and plant swap table, with items free for the taking.  

Anyone who has seedlings, plants, seeds, unused garden equipment, literature, etc. to donate can call John Long at 472-7901 (leave a message if necessary) to ask him to pick up your stuff - as long as you live in town - on Thursday or Friday evening. As an alternative to John's pickup service, you can drop your plants off at 740 Dobie (Sabine's house) on Friday, or leave them in the garden this week for Suzanne to pick up. You can also just bring seeds to the yard sale for our  'swap box.' 

If donating plants or seeds please write a note identifying your plants or seedlings as well as any special directions for their care. 

At least one person will be on duty at the table throughout the sale to explain and chat, but we can probably use more helpers for that, so if you can come and stay a while, please do. Email me for more information on volunteering. (madeleineberrevoets@gmail.com)

Garden Clean Up

St. Mary's Garden Clean up and Potluck TODAY

It is on! The rain is supposed to clear up a bit this afternoon. We have lots planned for indoors in case it is too wet. Bring seeds for the seed swap and something for the potluck. Everyone is welcome, bring friends! See you there!
2-5pm, 780 McEvoy st. (if it's too wet we'll be in the church beside the garden)
Facebook event page click here

Supplies will be there for sign painting so come ready to make yourself a sign for your plot. We will also have a table set up for a seed swap, please bring along any extra seeds you would like to donate. - seed swap is open to all whether you bring seeds or not. 

Healthy Soil and Composting with Mike Carr

Here is the link to the video and information from this past workshop with Mike Carr of Jemseg River Farm.

Mike Carr – Mike Carr is an organic farmer at Jemseg River Farm. The farm’s mission statement includes a strong educational component and they see themselves as an incubator for future farmers. An experienced university educator ( specifically in leadership studies program) Mike offers training in areas such as soils, crop planning, weed control, pest management, composting, harvesting practices, marketing, and sales.

Extending Your Garden Season with Elizabeth Crawford

Another great workshop hosted by NBCHG. 

If you were unable to attend last weeks workshops or any of our workshop information and videos are posted on the nbchg.org website. See here for full hand out and link to the video(coming soon.) 

From the handout: 

"GROWING SEASON: Fredericton Zone 4b -5: May 22nd to Sept 22nd

Outdoor growing season: 4 months = approximately 17- 20 weeks = 120-140 days 

Cool, warm, cold – each range of vegetables can thrive in its climate conditions, some overlap between the seasons, 

most often the cool season veggies are very adaptable. Match vegetables with the time of year when they grow best."

Workshops, Workshops and More Workshops!

Volunteer Opportunities

There are many different committees and groups working behind the scenes at St.Mary's. If you wanted to be involved but didn't know where to start now is the time! There are volunteer options for everyone based on available times and skills. If you have any ideas for new positions to add to this please contact me and let me know.

To get involved with a committee or position the first step it to contact me, your garden coordinator at madeleineberrevoets@gmail.com or 292-7646.

Click here for details and to see chart larger.

I look forward to seeing you all out in the garden this Spring.


-Madeleine