Hot Hot Hot

Hot weather and bright sun = lots of water needed for our new plants.

If there is anyone out there, a lone fan perhaps, an eager neighborhood volunteer - hiding in the cool shadows, who reads this blog, this lonely little blog - get in touch with Milo and help us water!

We plan on meeting tomorrow as scheduled as well at 1pm for some weeding and watering as well as decided what to do with our newest addition - a giant pile of rocks and a giant pile of top soil.

Stay tuned.

First day of planting!

Big day and great weather today for the first planting at Milo Grogan! Thanks to everyone who came out and helped and the neighbors that made a point to stop by and say hello. Also thanks for Elijah on the corner cleaners for the use of his water.

Today we planted lots including a variety of tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, cauliflower, collard greens, zucchini, melons, herbs, and flowers. In the next few days we will finish up the majority of the planting with rows of corn, carrots, watermelons and sunflowers.

We hope to continue to get together every Saturday and encourage neighborhood members to come and help out. As Zack said, "pitch in and pitch out"... meaning, when it comes time to harvest, all who have helped can join in on the plenty.

We are trying to start a mailing list to keep people informed via email of upcoming events or news. If you are interested in joining please email: milogrogangarden-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

Here are some photos of the big day:




Zack planting a row of pepper starts



Dave and Patrick making rows for the raised beds



Ellie plants petunias!





Peace to you too Lorian




End of the day results:


Go Milo Go!

Time to plant.

This Saturday, May 24th @ 1 PM Milo be planting our first seeds and starts! We welcome the neighborhood and community to join in.

We hope to continue to meet every Saturday afternoon to upkeep the garden, plant new seeds and watch them grow. Stop by and help out or plant your own food to grow with your neighbors.

The garden is located at the corner of Starr and Cleveland Ave.