There is a lot going on at the Community Garden! Fall planting has begun and most of the 24 beds have started broccoli, lettuce, arugula, Brussels sprouts, Swiss chard, spinach, carrots and cabbage to name a few of the anticipated vegetables. Our new sign has been put up and is in the process of being finished – thanks to Thomas Williams. We are also in the process of spreading crushed granite in the walkways thanks to the support from the county, James Lucas and Wild Bill Caldwell.
Our October program hosted Lauren Martin from Richmond, Tx. Lauren, a Master Gardener in Fort Bend County since 2006 as well as a columnist for the Fort Bend Herald Newspaper, presented Composting 101. She did a great job giving us the “real dirt” and knowledge on how to set up composting for your home or the garden. There are so many advantages of composting- from saving room in the landfill to saving money on purchasing compost. The presentation spurred a conversation among the gardeners on the best composting system for the community gardeners. We hope to have composting bins “heating up” soon!
The Port O’Connor Community Garden Club will participate in #GivingTuesday on November 28th. Our community is so very generous and giving to great causes that make our place better, so we are asking that you consider giving to the Community Garden. We need a gazebo structure so we can hold our monthly meetings in the garden, and it will provide a respite from the scorching hot summer days for the gardeners. We would love to see this as a meeting place for others as well. Also needed is mulch for the fruit tree orchard. Phase 2 is also on the wish list as we now have willing gardeners waiting for a plot. Folks in Port O’Connor believe gardening can’t be “beet.” Please consider helping us make this a reality and send your donations to POC Community Garden, PO Box 1400, POC, TX. 77982.We are a 501C3 nonprofit organization so your donations are tax deductible. Please contact Cindy Hanson at 361-676-3093 with any questions.
Happy Harvest Hour
SAVE THE DATE: #GivingTuesday is November 28th! We’re (the Port O’Connor Community Garden) proud to be a part of this global celebration of giving.
It is truly amazing what the people in a small community can accomplish when they come together to support a cause. I am often overwhelmed by the generosity of the people of Port O’Connor and marvel at all the accomplishments of this little community. The examples are endless- the volunteer hours and financial support offered to the Port O’Connor Elementary PTO and school, the POC Volunteer Fire Department, the POC Library, the POC Service Club, the Port O’Connor Chamber of Commerce as well as the POC Community Garden. All these organizations are dependent upon and greatly appreciate all the support the community has offered. Seeing the residents of Port O’Connor in action makes me think of Margaret Mead’s statement, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed individuals can change the world. It’s the only thing that ever has.” Small groups of individuals have definitely brought positive changes to the little community of Port O’Connor.
One such group is the Port O’Connor Community Garden Club. A small group of individuals came together with a vision to provide area residents not only with a space to grow their own fruits and vegetables but also educational programs that advance the knowledge, science and practice of gardening. Currently, twenty-four gardeners have planted their fall seeds/plants and are beginning to enjoy the “fruits of their labor.” But twenty-four gardeners is just the beginning. Our vision includes building Phase II in order to provide gardeners on the waiting list with a bed to plant as well as a shade structure for gardeners to meet under for the educational meetings.
Come see us on #GivingTuesday, November 28th! We will host a “Happy Harvest Hour” fundraiser in the garden. We will provide wine and tasty morsels to snack on while you tour the garden and see our recent work as well as hear about our future plans. Our “Harvest Pot” will accept your #GivingTuesday donation. Our goal is to raise $5000 and put it towards building more beds and a shade structure. Then stay for our monthly educational meeting when Hailey Hayes, from the Calhoun County Extension office, will be discussing how to winterize your yard and beds.
You’re Invited!
#GivingTuesday in the Garden
November 28th
Corner of 16th St and Harrison (behind the water tower)
2:00 p.m. -3:00 p.m. “Happy Harvest Hour”
3:00 p,m, -4:00 p.m. “How to winterize your yard and beds”
Want to support us but can’t make it on the 28th? No problem #GivingTuesday donations can be mailed to POCCGC, PO Box 1400, Port O’Connor, TX. 77982. We are a 501(C)3 nonprofit organization so your donations are tax deductible. Please contact Cindy Hanson at 361-676-3093 with any questions.
