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 [...]
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 [...]
Tricycle Gardens is hosting a class at Bryan Park on seeds and soil: bq. 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 [...]
h2. Update The cleanup has been rescheduled for March 20th due to the extreme wet conditions caused be the recent snows. h2. 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 [...]
Looking to get your hands dirty on Valentine’s Day? How about supporting your local community garden organization? From the “Tricycle Garden website”:http://tricyclegardens.org/support/volunteer/: bq. 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 [...]
Aimed at professionals and advanced gardeners, on **February 12th**: bq. 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, July [...]
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 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 [...]
