PALMDALE – The city of Palmdale is looking for interested persons or groups to become “plot holders” this spring at the community garden located at the Yucca Neighborhood House, 503 E. Ave. Q-3.
“As we are getting ready to re-open our community garden at the Yucca house, we are seeking resident involvement by asking for our neighbors to become plot holders for the 2015 growing season,” stated Palmdale Housing Coordinator Terri-Lei Wheeler. “It’s absolutely free to use the plots; the only cost is your time and labor in planting and tending to your plants.”
The Yucca Community Garden will include a student/children’s section, a disable accessibility section, garden shed, greenhouse, compost bin, pergola with bench and a red windmill.
“The benefits of community gardening are many,” Wheeler stated. “Community gardeners can develop positive relationships with neighbors, beautify the neighborhood, and of course, grow nutritious food. You can even donate any extra food to a local charity such as SAVES or a food bank.”
All levels of gardening experience are welcome.
An informational meeting will be held at the Yucca Neighborhood House on Saturday, March 14 at 9 a.m. Interested gardeners are encouraged to attend.
The first planting is scheduled to begin early spring 2015.
“This is a wonderful opportunity for our residents to grow fresh, healthy, and delicious produce with their own hands, save money, eat better and improve our community,” Wheeler added.
For more information, call the Neighborhood Services Department at 661-267-5126.
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[Information via press release from the city of Palmdale.]
Ally says
What grows good out here in the AV?
Greg says
Driving through the farms each day I see loads of carrots, onions, alfalfa.
Marlena Balvin says
Mojave also has a community garden, please contact me if you’re interested!
Marlena Balvin says
(The only community garden in the world on an active Space Port!)