The University of Missouri Extension Master Gardeners of Greater Kansas City have teamed up with the YMCA of Greater Kansas City and The National Golf Club of Kansas City to create the Platte County Community Garden. The Garden will serve as a place for residents of Platte County (and beyond) to enjoy the benefits of gardening in a group setting. The Master Gardeners will use three of the 33 plots to demonstrate vegetable production options. For 2011, the Master Gardeners have decided to install an Asian Garden as well as a traditional garden. The garden is administered by the YMCA through its Parkville Community Center. If you’re interested in signing up for a garden plot, call them at (816) 505-2622.



Note: All of the plots for the 2011 Summer season are reserved.


Friday, April 15, 2011

Prepping the Plots












Thursday, April 14th, was another perfect day to spread the mulch, and prep the flagstone floor of the meeting area. In the pictures; Platte County Parks provided bobcat work, Bob Halford and his tractor and the dedicated group of Master Gardeners with Marlin Bates.


GROUNDBREAKING!

It was a perfect day for the Platte County Community Garden groundbreaking on Wednesday, April 13th. The permanent sign was set in place just in time for the ceremony. Members from each of the PCCG partners were on hand to kick off the first garden season. Representatives from the Y were Kathy Armitage, Angie Mutti and Paula Oxler. From The National; Jim Allen, Eric Witley and Nick Block. Platte County Parks and Recreation was represented by Jim Kunce. The Master Gardeners included Marlin Bates, Gisela Pursel, Judy Eickhoff, Maggie & Ted Basch, Lu Tarr, Marcia Schulz and Sally & Bob Halford. Kathy Armitage kicked off the ceremony with a few words on how the project evolved, with thanks to The National community, Master Gardeners of Greater KC and Platte County Park. Jim Allen expressed his vision for the community. Marlin Bates and Gisela Pursel spoke of the mission of the Master Gardeners, expressing special thanks to Platte County Parks for awarding the grant to the Garden. Jim Kunce from Platte County Parks acknowledged the grant and how the Garden will be a great asset to the community. Get those golden shovels into the ground... Now the fun begins!

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

The Fence is Up!


Here is a pic of the garden with the perimeter fence installed.