Category Archives: Community Garden

Chase Away the Winter Blues by Renting Your Community Garden Plot Now!

Posted on February 14, 2015 by Terri Henkels

There is nothing better during these cold gray Iowa winter days than dreaming about planting your own herbs, flowers and vegetables. If you don’t have a garden but always wanted one OR you used to garden but don’t have the space … Continue reading →

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Feast on Your Garden Produce All Year Round – Learn the Safest Methods of Freezing, Dehydrating & Canning

Posted on August 24, 2014 by Terri Henkels

Would you like to feast on your garden produce all year round? Learn about the safest methods of •Freezing •Dehydrating •Water-bath canning •Pressure canning •Pickling •Making Jams and Salsas with your garden harvest or CSA deliveries! Sign up for your … Continue reading →

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Mark Your Calendar – The Community Garden is Holding a Farmers Market Fundraising Event

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Terri Henkels

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Community Garden Events

Posted on May 3, 2014 by Terri Henkels

POLK COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE GARDEN EVENT TOPICS Monday, May 12th – Seasons from the Garden – Herbs are easy to grow and preserve. Using herbs in cooking can reduce sodium consumption and the risk of hypertension. Sample fresh … Continue reading →

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Building a Community Garden

Posted on April 22, 2014 by Terri Henkels

Last Wednesday was an especially gratifying day as four city staff, sixteen FFA students and four garden committee members prepared our community garden. It seemed overwhelming when we started at 8:00 AM today but by 2:00 pm

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Registration for the Altoona Community Garden Now Open – Hurry First Come First Serve

Posted on April 8, 2014 by Terri Henkels

The Community Garden is OPENING April 21st from 5:00 – 8:00 pm (weather permitting) so GET YOUR APPLICATION in for your plot(s) NOW – Applications are being taken on a first come first serve basis! ***See bottom of post for larger version of … Continue reading →