Our Plots are Planted (mostly) and The Water is On!

Today, several of us worked to prepare the three plots in the Community Garden that we will use to demonstrate vegetable gardening to the public. Ted (now known as "Tiller Ted") stayed quite busy with the tiller...Thank You. We also unloaded a truck load of compost into our beds. As we were finishing things up, we heard word that the water would be connected within a couple of hours. So we planted as much as we had. We still need to plant the lima beans, leeks, Judy's Peppers and Chris' Cucumbers, along with the entire South Garden. Not too long after that we watered everything in.

Where to Take our Produce

The produce from the Master Gardeners of Greater Kansas City plots within the Platte County Community Garden will be received by St. Vincent de Paul Society at St. Therese Catholic Church located at 7277 NW 9 Hwy. The Church is located approximately 1 mile north of Hwy 45 on 9 Hwy. This society serves all persons regardless of race, creed, color, or status. They are delighted to receive our fresh produce for the Food Pantry. The Pantry is marked along the driveway in the back of St. Therese. It is open each weekday morning from 9:00 until Noon. Their telephone number is (816) 741-8661.

The Patio is Installed!

From solid soil, we spread crushed gravel, compacted it, added landscape fabric and a layer of sand. Then we arranged the flagstones and filled in the spaces with more sand. Now, thanks to the very hard work of some dedicated Master Gardeners, along with some knowledgeable friends (thanks James, Eric, Adam, and Jim), the Platte County Community Garden has a patio. We also have the Platte County Parks & Recreation Crew and their Bobcat to thank along with Homestead Landscaping Materials for helping with this project. Of course we couldn't have done any of it without the grant from Platte County Parks & Rec. Next stop - Benches.

The Irrigation Line is In

The National Golf Club had some contractors in the garden installing the water system today. The water isn't connected yet, but will be very soon. As you can see there is also some dirt work that needs to be done before the gardeners can come in and plant.

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!

The Fence is Up!

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