Community Gardens Building Communities

Starting up a community garden takes a leap of faith and a labor of love.  The outcome of our garden, Common Ground NRH Community Garden, is a perfect example of people coming together with a common interest and following through to create a thing of beauty.

You may live in the same geographical area, but the fast pace of today's life offers little chance you will ever meet.  Then it happens.  A community garden.  People from all over converge on a spot of land and begin planting the seeds to build new friendships.  The hectic pace slows down, you feel the earth in your hands and in time bring new things to life to nourish your body and replenish your spirit.

We are a fun loving group of folks who enjoy each day at the garden.  Please, come join us.
www.nrhcommunitygarden.com

Please share your gardening experiences with us.  This 2011 season has been a bugger so far.  But our gardeners have their feet firmly planted (forgive the pun) and are looking forward to a great fall growing season.  Any tips you can share with them would be greatly appreciated.  Some have never gardened before and Mother Nature has her ways of letting us know who's boss.

THE LOVE OF TEXAS NATIVES

There are several Texas native trees, but these are two of my favorites.  Not only do they provide dappled shade, are heat and drought tolerant, they have beautiful spring flowers that are show stoppers.

They should be more widely used especially in the environment we have been suffering through this summer.  Please ask for them at your local nurseries.

DESERT WILLOW

EVE'S NECKLACE

                                 Eve's Necklace after blooming.  Looks like a string of black pearls

I am building a file on Texas Native websites.  I hope you find them helpful