SASKATOON’S “HEALTHY YARDS GARDEN PATCH” OPENS
The City of Saskatoon has partnered with the Saskatoon Food Bank & Learning Centre and the University of Saskatchewan Master Gardeners to develop the Healthy Yards demonstration garden at the Garden Patch for the public to visit and learn about gardening.
“This new partnership has allowed us to create a garden that shows real Saskatoon examples of healthy choices for the garden and for the gardener,” says Brenda Wallace, Director of Environmental & Corporate Initiatives. “Whether you’re a new gardener or an experienced gardener, there is something for you at the Garden Patch.”
The public is invited to learn about gardening with less watering, less weeding and less fertilizing. The Garden Patch, located on the 900 block of 3rd Avenue North (near 33rd Street), is open during gardening hours: Monday to Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and Wednesdays from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. It’s free!
Self-guided tours include information on:
- Backyard composting
- Rain barrels and water conservation techniques
- Pesticide-free gardening
- Mulch to reduce weeding and watering
- Gardening tips
- Knowledgeable staff will be on site to answer questions.
The Garden Patch started as a community-driven urban agriculture initiative of the Saskatoon Food Bank & Learning Centre. All produce grown on site is distributed to the community at harvest time.
For more information, visit Saskatoon.ca/HealthyYards.
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