THE GRATEFUL GARDEN
The mission of Aiken Senior Life Service’s Community Garden is to serve our seniors and the greater community by stewarding a space for our members and volunteers to grow and harvest organic produce, as well as educate people of all ages about the benefits of sustainable and eco-friendly gardening.
GARDEN WORKDAY SCHEDULE
9/5/23
8:00 - 10:00 AM
Join the Master Gardeners and participate in a general workday involving routine garden maintenance! Please dress cool and bring water for hydration.
8/22/23
7:00 - 10:00 AM
Join the Master Gardeners as they dismantle beds and pots in preperation for winter planting and carry out routine garden maintenance. Those who wish to help can work 7-9 or 8-10. Please dress cool and bring water for hydration.
8/15/23
8:30 - 10:30 AM
Join us as Master Gardener Gloria Wade gives a brief talk on Pallet Gardening, a unique space space-saving technique. Participate in routine garden maintenance and help prepare for the upcoming Fall planting season!
8/8/23
8:30 - 10:30 AM
Join the Master Gardeners as Ellie Carlisle gives a brief 15-minute talk on Straw Bale Gardening, a space-saving technique, and utilizing it to grow Pie Pumpkins! Participate in routine garden maintenance and join in on a discussion for the fall planting plans.
8/1/23
8:30 - 10:30 AM
Join the Master Gardeners as Rita Treger gives a brief 15-minute talk sharing tips, tricks, and techniques for growing tomatoes. Participate in routine garden maintenance and join in on a discussion for the fall planting plan, organization of the shed, and items needed for the garden.
PRODUCE HARVEST RECORD
Date | Produce | Quantity | Total Weight |
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08/15/2023 | Hot Peppers | 1.5 lb | |
08/15/2023 | Cayenne Peppers | .68 lb | |
08/15/2023 | Bell Peppers | 5.2 lb | |
08/15/2023 | Cucumber | 2.6 lb | |
08/15/2023 | Basil | 1.8 lb | |
08/07/2023 | Zucchini | 9.9 oz | |
08/07/2023 | Tomatoes | 1 lb 13.9 oz | |
08/07/2023 | Yellow squash | 15.7 oz | |
08/07/2023 | Hot Peppers | .6 oz | |
08/07/2023 | Cayenne Pepper | .4 oz | |
08/07/2023 | Bell Peppers | 15.7 oz | |
08/07/2023 | Cucumber | 2 lb 14.5 oz | |
08/01/2023 | Tomatoes | 1 lb 7 oz | |
08/01/2023 | Yellow Squash | 6 lb 5 oz | |
08/01/2023 | Jalapeno Peppers | 5 oz | |
08/01/2023 | Cayenne Peppers | 3 oz | |
08/01/2023 | Bell Peppers | 1 lb. 12 oz | |
08/01/2023 | Cucumber | 2 lb. 5 oz | |
08/01/2023 | Basil | 8 oz | |
07/25/2023 | JalapeƱo Peppers | 3 | 6.6 oz |
07/25/2023 | Serrano Peppers | 9 | 5.8 oz |
07/25/2023 | Squash | 29 | 3 lb. 6.3 oz |
07/25/2023 | Cherry Tomatoes | 5 | 1 oz |
07/25/2023 | Tomatoes | 11 | 2 lb. 5.8 oz |
07/25/2023 | Green Bell Peppers | 12 | 1 lb. 7 oz |
07/25/2023 | Basil | 6.3 oz | |
07/25/2023 | Zucchini | 1 | 10.3 oz |
07/25/2023 | Cucumber | 2 | 11.6 oz |
07/25/2023 | Eggplant | 3 | 1 lb. 6.5 oz |
07/21/2023 | Squash | 2 | 15 oz |
07/21/2023 | Eggplant | 3 | 1 lb. 6.5 oz |
07/21/2023 | Cucumber | 2 | 11.8 oz |
07/21/2023 | Tomato | 1 | 7 oz |
07/18/2023 | Basil Sprigs | 5.3 oz | |
07/18/2023 | Potato | 1 | 1.7 oz |
07/18/2023 | Serranno Peppers | 2 | 0.6 oz |
07/18/2023 | Squash | 4 | 10.7 oz |
07/18/2023 | Cucumbers | 4 | 1 lb. 13.8 oz |
07/13/2023 | Serrano Pepper | 14 | 3.4 oz |
07/13/2023 | Yellow Bell Pepper | 1 | 3.4 oz |
07/13/2023 | Cucumber | 2 | 1 lb. 1 oz |
07/12/2023 | Cucumber | 2 | 1 lb. 7.6 oz |
07/12/2023 | Squash | 2 | 7.7 oz |
07/07/2023 | Zucchini | 1 | 12.2 oz |
07/07/2023 | Squash | 2 | 10.7 oz |
07/07/2023 | Hot Peppers | 2 | 0.6 oz |
06/29/2023 | Cucumber | 1 | 3.2 oz |
06/29/2023 | Green Bell Pepper | 1 | 12 oz |
06/29/2023 | Squash | 2 | 11.2 oz |
06/27/2023 | Squash | 1 | 8 oz |
06/22/2023 | Zucunni | 1 | 12 oz |
06/20/2023 | Potatoes | 2 lb. 1 oz | |
06/14/2023 | Potatoes | 15 oz |
DONATION WISH LIST
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Ag Fabric 40% Shade Cloth 10x20 (2)
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Fiskar 6" Micro Tip Pruning Snips (4)
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Husky 4-shelf metal storage shelf (1)
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Round Shovel (1)
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WD-40 gallon (1)
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Gallon vinegar (1)
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Square Shovel (1)
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12" Libman Lobby Dust Pan and Broom (1)
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Metal Rakes (2)
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Misting Bottles (12)
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Hand Cultivator (2)
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Hand Trowels (2)
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Professional Classroom Size Dry Erase Board (1)
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āā50 foot garden hose (1)
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Adjustable Sprayer Head (1)
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Suncast Resin Rolling Lawn Utility Cart (2)
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Frost Free hydrant for hose (1)
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Dr. Earth 4 lb. Tomato & Vegetable Fertilizer (2)
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Mini Handle Shovels (2)
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20 lb. Bag Garden Safe Diat0maceous Earth (2)
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Neem Oil 236 ml (2)
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Resin Hidden Garden Hose Cube (1)