Interested in gardening, but don't have room in your yard?
Interested in gardening, but don't have room in your yard?
Gardeners of the Bluffton/Pandora Area (GBPA) invite community members to sign-up for a large or small garden plot on the club’s community garden located at 9900 S. Main St., Bluffton, according to Victoria Goddard, club president.
“Our large plots are 20-by-60 feet,” she said. “The plots have all been tilled and are ready for planting and we have around four or five this size remaining.”
“Due to some spring weather challenges, this week we’ve finally prepared each of our “discovery” 4-by-8-foot plots. They are now available to persons to start planting.
She said that the discovery plots come with a variety of seeds, plants and planting advice.
Both plot sizes are just $10 for the season.
Goddard said, “Since our garden area is all full sun, the discovery plots are available to cover a large variety of needs.
“Not too sure what you're doing? Snag some of the seeds and plants that we already know do well for beginners. Or maybe you know what you are doing, but want to experiment with growing something different. Please spread the word that we have some discovery plots available.”
Scheduled planting times for the discovery plots with seeds and plants for those that have reserved a plot are at the following times:
• Wednesday and Thursday evenings – 6 to 8 p.m.
• Saturday – 8 to 10 a.m.
• Memorial Day Monday 6 to 8 p.m.
For more information about the club and community garden call 419-358-6766 or visit the club’s Facebook by clicking here.
About the club
The GBPA meets in Bluffton the first Tuesday of the month from March through December to enjoy discussion and outings related to gardening.
The Gardeners of the Bluffton Pandora Area is a group meeting in Bluffton for over 50 years to enjoy presentations on a wide variety of gardening topics, share knowledge with one another, exchange plants, take garden and farm tours, and enter competitive showmanship of vegetables and flowers.
The club encourages visitors to become members so they can enjoy tours and other activities.
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