Seattleites, get involved!
In a few days my Urban Garden will transplant to hot and humid zone 7 Philadelphia. I have greatly enjoyed my five years in Seattle and its amazing gardening opportunities. I've listed a few of my favorites below. I will continue to explore the mid-Atlantic horti urbani as soon as I get settled. Enjoy the Seattle summer!!
Volunteer:
Seattle Tilth needs volunteers at its big annual events (plant sales and the Harvest Fair) as well as on a weekly/seasonal basis teaching in the Children's Garden and general maintenance in the Demonstration Garden.
Washington Park Arboretum needs volunteers in their gift shop and seasonal landscape workers--it's a great way to get to know the Arboretum!
Take a Class:
Plant Amnesty, started by local horticultural celebrity Cass Turnbull, offers classes in pruning techniques to prevent plant damage--this website is also filled with great links and resources!
Get Dirty:
P-Patch Community Gardens are named for the original community garden at Picardo Farm in South Seattle. They are now located in most parts of the city, some of which have lengthy waiting lists so, if you don't want to wait, try:
Urban Garden Share which connects homeowners with willing local gardeners to share the work and the wealth of an urban garden.
Get Informed:
UW's College of Built Environments offers year-round lectures and educational materials!
Sustainable Seattle, Sustainable Ballard and Sustainable Wallingford are also all good places to start!
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