Saturday, May 23, 2015

this blogging site is closed

This Blog For The Burien Community Garden is now CLOSED. Information about the B-Patch can be found on the Burien B-Patch Facebook page.
Thank you for your interest in the B-Patch!

Sunday, December 22, 2013

Windowsill Onion Planter

Grow something green on your windowsill this winter. From Auntie Dogma's Gardenspot Blog, is how to create this ingenious onion planter from a simple bottle!

Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Perfect Plants For Pots and Small Gardens


Ever wonder what the perfect plant for pot's are? This article features the best plants to use in containers, but would also be perfect for small gardens like ours at the B-Patch!

Tuesday, August 27, 2013

Seattle Tilth Looking for Volunteers for their Harvest Fair



We’re excited for our 26th annual Harvest Fair on Sept. 7 at Meridian Park and would love your help volunteering! We’re still in need of about 75 more volunteers to make the event a success. Top needs include:
  • Site Prep/Field Markers (Fri. Sept. 6, 10 a.m.)
  • Set Up Crew (Sat. Sept. 7, 6:45 a.m. – coffee on!)
  • Traffic & Load-in (Sat. Sept. 7, 7 a.m.)
  • Harvest Fair Greeter (Sat. Sept. 7, 9:30 a.m., 11:45 a.m. or 2 p.m.)
  • Music Support (Sat. Sept. 7 9:30 a.m. or 12:30 p.m.)
  • Raffle Ticket Sellers (Sat. Sept. 7, 9:45 a.m. or 12:30 p.m.)
  • Clean Up Crew (Sat. Sept. 7, 3:30 p.m.)

SIGN UP NOW!


Volunteering is lots of fun at this festive celebration of our local harvest. The event is behind the Good Shepherd Center in Meridian Playground. Get directions. Forward this email on to your friends who might be interested!

Find Out More
Read all about the Harvest Fair, including lists of farmers, vendors, and community organizations, activities, schedule of demonstrations and music, and much more.

Volunteer Party
Stay tuned for an end of the year volunteer party in late October or early November, which all our Harvest Fair volunteers will be invited to.

Other Volunteer & Internship Opportunities
Get involved in Seattle Tilth’s garden and farm education programs! Find out about other volunteer and intern opportunities.

Monday, June 17, 2013

Food Banks needs Gardeners!!!


If you are interested in gardening for the Food Banks, we are having a meeting at the Church on 156th and about 4th S.  The meeting will be at 6:30 on Wednesday.  Email John Feeney if you need better directions or address. 

Thursday, June 13, 2013

June 8th Work Party

We had a successful work party. the Rain Barrel finally got installed, more of the common areas got attention, and we had a great potluck lunch.  It don't get no better.
 Finally the rain Barrel is installed. Free water!

 Folks enjoying the potluck lunch and each others's company

Linda works on some weeds in the paths.