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Community gardeners harvest inaugural crop

by The AV Times Staff • September 17, 2015

The gardeners: Front L/R: Elizabeth Santa, Lorraine Seiler, Al Burrola, Samira Mujahid-Burrola, Ian Grant. Back L/R: Garlenia Davis, Linda Seiler, Mary Settle. [Contributed]
The gardeners: Front L/R: Elizabeth Santa, Lorraine Seiler, Al Burrola, Samira Mujahid-Burrola, Ian Grant. Back L/R: Garlenia Davis, Linda Seiler, Mary Settle. [Contributed]
PALMDALE – Cherry tomatoes, peppers, sunflower seeds, asparagus, basil, zucchini and cantaloupe were just some of the items harvested Sept. 12 at the city of Palmdale’s first  Community Garden, located at the Yucca Neighborhood House, 503 E. Ave. Q-3.

“We’ve had a very successful first planting,” said Palmdale Housing Coordinator Terri-Lei Wheeler. “Everyone has had fun with this project and now we’re seeing the fruits, vegetables and flowers of their labors.”

Al Burrola and Garlena Davis discuss gardening techniques.
Al Burrola and Garlena Davis discuss gardening techniques.

Among the gardeners are Palmdale residents Elizabeth Santa, Lorraine Seiler, Al Burrola, Samira Mujahid-Burrola (Master Gardener), Ian Grant, Garlenia Davis, Linda Seiler and Mary Settle.

“Community gardening has many positive benefits,” Wheeler said. “Not only can you grow nutritious food, but you can build good relationships and beautify the neighborhood at the same time.”

There are currently two open plots for the upcoming fall/winter planting at the Q3 Garden, and there are six open plots at the Q5 Garden located at 1012 East Avenue Q5.

Lorraine Seiler with her flowering vine.
Lorraine Seiler with her flowering vine.

The Gardens are fortunate to have several master gardeners to help anyone who would like tips or guidance with their plants.

“It’s absolutely free to use the plots,” Wheeler said. “The only cost is your time, labor and commitment in planting and tending to your plants.”

To reserve a plot, interested gardeners should contact Wheeler at 661- 267-5126 or by email at twheeler@cityofpalmdale.org.

All levels of experience are welcome.

“There has been great camaraderie among the gardeners,” Wheeler added. “Everyone shares gardening tips and helps each other out.”

For more information, please call the Neighborhood Services Department at 661-267-5126.

[Information via news release from the city of Palmdale.]

Filed Under: Palmdale

5 comments for "Community gardeners harvest inaugural crop"

  1. Lancaster commuter says

    September 18, 2015 at 9:17 am

    Honestly it’s wiser to buy your own vegetables it’s very hard to grow anything in this crappy desert.

  2. Karma says

    September 17, 2015 at 4:37 pm

    Uses everybody…

  3. sal orozco says

    September 17, 2015 at 1:58 pm

    Hello my name is Sal Orozco. I own and run my own tshirt business. I would like to donate 1 dozen printed shirts of your Garden Club. Please let me know if you have a logo design for your club or I can make you one with the approval from your club. You can reach me via my email. I live down the street from yall, in Littlerock.
    http://www.yelp.com/biz/farmhouze-graphix-littlerock

  4. Ryan Hunt says

    September 17, 2015 at 1:32 pm

    Christ Church Of The Valley at 2714 East Avenue R, Palmdale has a community garden on a large plot of land, as well. “The harvest is plentiful but labourers are few”

    • oyuki says

      September 17, 2015 at 2:35 pm

      They should bring Donald Trump to help them.

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