North Richmond News

I guess this is a good thing? The ever vigilant urban forestry crew recently moved a giant beehive in a fallen tree from Byrd Park to Bryan Park. Via NBC12. ...

The RTD has an interesting story on a tree damaged during the construction of a new traffic circle at 1400 Westbrook. The twenty-foot silver maple’s roots were cut by a contractor without consulting an arborist. a silver maple on Westbrook Avenue wasn’t supposed to be touched in a city project to build a traffic ...

We only have [a few] more days remaining if anyone is interested in adopting any trees for the 2010/2011 planting season. The City will not take any applications after September 1. The cost is $25.00 for each tree that you wish to adopt for dues paying members of the GPRA. Email me at districta2@historicginterpark.org and ...

Do your children know more about gardening than you do? When you go to the local garden center, are you proud to know the difference between an annual and a perennial? Are you growing more than weeds in your backyard? Whatever your level of gardening skill, Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden wants to hear ...

Looks like construction is complete on Holton Elementary’s garden pavilion. We’re sure Holton’s students and teachers (and folks who live near the school) will make good use of this. (Thanks to John Sarvay for the picture!) ...

Not much info on this one, but: The Ginter Park Garden Club is holding its annual plant sale this Saturday. Place: 1501 Westwood Ave. Time: 9 AM – 3 PM Great bargains – come early for best selection! ...

Richmond is lucky to have a great group of CSA’s (Community Supported Agriculture) to bring us produce straight from local area farms. Now the Power of Love CSA is adding Battery Park as one of its pick-up locations. Here’s how it works: Pay up front for twenty weeks of produce OR pay on a week-to-week basis. Once ...

Photo by Phil Riggan From NBC12: Every year the Azalea Garden is open to driving visitors from April 1 to May 15 — it is closed to vehicle traffic the rest of the year. The 17-acre Azalea Garden was started in 1952 by Robert E. Harvey, a former Richmond Recreation and Parks Superintendent of Grounds and Structures, according ...

I know a bunch of people have some great gardens out there. Why not submit yours? Do you have a fabulous, creative, and sustainable kitchen garden? Do you live in the Ginter Park or Bellevue neighborhoods of Richmond? Do you want to share your awesomeness with others interested in kitchen gardening? Then please ...

The second annual Canon Creek Greenway begins this Saturday starting at 8:30am. Volunteers will remove trash and debris from the Greenway in preparation for the construction of a pedestrian and bicycle path. Last year over 400 (!) tires were removed from the area. If you’re interested in helping out meet at 500 Dove Street (Intersection of ...

The University of Richmond is actually pretty involved in the Northside, both with Boaz and Ruth and their own programs. Below is a spotlight on Carly Vendegna who is starting some community garden projects in Highland Park. Working with Backyard Farmer and a local church, Vendegna is also helping to develop a compost unit and kitchen ...

Tricycle Gardens is hosting a class at Bryan Park on seeds and soil: Learn how to grown your own vegetables and flowers by starting them from seed. We’ll discuss everything you need to know to successfully start seeds for your garden, how to prepare your garden soil & how to care for your young seedlings. We’ll ...

Update The cleanup has been rescheduled for March 20th due to the extreme wet conditions caused be the recent snows. Original We’ve gotten a bunch of emails about this weekend’s second annual Cannon Creek Greenway cleanup. Volunteers are needed! The event is a volunteer cleanup to remove unwanted trash and debris from the Cannon Creek Greenway, located in the ...

Looking to get your hands dirty on Valentine’s Day? How about supporting your local community garden organization? From the Tricycle Garden website: Rejoice in Love and Life with us as we celebrate the opening of our greenhouse and the beginning of a new season! We will also be having an orientation meeting for those who are ...

Aimed at professionals and advanced gardeners, on February 12th: This event offers professionals in tree care, green industry professionals, and advanced gardeners an opportunity to earn continuing education credits and Master Gardener credits. Topics cover a wide range of practical information and recent research results. Five continuing education hours can be applied to certifications ...

Do you have a fabulous, creative, and sustainable kitchen garden? Do you live in the Ginter Park or Bellevue neighborhoods of Richmond? Do you want to share your awesomeness with others interested in kitchen gardening? Then please nominate your garden to be a part of this exciting new event for Tricycle Gardens On Saturday, ...

The City of Richmond sent out a release warning citizens to stay off of what appears to be frozen lakes. �When the temperatures fluctuate above and below freezing as they have recently in Richmond, it causes a �honeycomb� effect within the ice, which weakens it,� Pope explained. �While they may look inviting, they are dangerous.� The ...

The Department of Public Works‘ Urban Forestry Division has posted their list of trees to be removed in January 2010 (PDF). Dozens — approximately 50 — are in the Northside, and reasons for removal include: severe lean, decay, dead, and overhead wires. The above linked PDF has a full list with species and reasons. The ...