NLR Community Garden Newsletter
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Looking to start or maintain a community garden in NLR? The NLR Community Garden Program offers seasonal funding each spring and fall to help new and existing gardens thrive. Existing gardens can apply for up to $5,000 annually to cover materials, tools, and expenses. New gardens receive up to $1,500 in their first yeartohelpthemgetstarted Our program focuses on helping each garden manager provide fresh, nutritious, locally grown food to their community. In addition to funding, participating gardens benefit from free soil, mulch, compost, seeds, seedlings, plants, educational resources, hands-on assistance, and social media promotion. Applications are reviewed twice a year by the Garden Advisory Committee. Don’t miss this chance to grow and givebacktoyourcommunity!
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Spring2025-ApplicationdueDec15,2024
Fall2025-ApplicationdueJune15,2025
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In 2024, the NLR Community Garden Program awarded $30,000 in grant funding to support 9 communitygardenswithincitylimits. Idlewild DarkHollow BooneParkElementary NLRHSSpEdMed-Pro St.JosephFarmstead Calm+ConfidenceApiary(BaringCross) LakewoodCommunityGarden NorthHeightsCommunityCenter TheGreaterShilohMissionaryBaptistChurchGardenofEating
NLR Community Garden Newsletter
GardeningTipsForUrbanSpaces
Planning your garden for every season just got simpler with this Year-Round Home Garden Planting Chart pictured below. Created by the University of Arkansas, this chart helps you know exactly what to plant and when, ensuring a productive garden all year long Click here to download your copy
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Winter sowing is an easy and fun way to start native plants and cut flowers using plastic jugs as mini-greenhouses. Simply plant seeds in soilfilled jugs, cut holes for ventilation, and leave them outside during winter. The cold helps many seeds germinate naturally, just like they would in the wild. As spring approaches, the seeds will sprout when they're ready. This method is low-maintenance, saves indoor space, and gives you strong, healthy seedlings that can be transplanted when the weather warms up. It's a great way to grow beautiful plants with minimal effort!
Flip back the top half of the jug to seal it Click here to to view instructions