Among an explosion of posts on Decatur City Commissioner’s blog yesterday was this one, announcing the ground-breaking and ribbon cutting dates of the Oakhurst Community Garden’s new Sugar Creek Garden (formerly called “Oakhurst Neighborhood Farm”).  (Speaking of the OCG, it seems they have a sweet new website!)

Sugar Creek Garden to break ground April 3; come lend a hand!

Please come out between 10-2, Sat, April 3, for as little or as long as you like. We’ll be lining the swale with strawbales and preparing farm-rows for planting. This is a good opportunity to learn how to create growing beds in a low-invasive method, with shovels and compost. Bring a snack and some water. We’ll have shovels.

Earth Day for Peace Garden, workday April 17, 10-2

We’ll be focused on Church property, adjacent to the Garden site. Tasks will be non-toxic invasive species removal and creating an outdoor classroom.

Ribbon Cutting, April 19, 4:30

To celebrate the kick-off of OCGP’s newest garden site with our City officials who have helped make this a reality.

Please walk to the site, always, if possible. Thank you for your support and I look forward to working with you~

Sugar Creek Garden (formerly called Oakhurst farm) is on the move, to break ground this spring. To be the newest site of our beloved Oakhurst Community Garden Project, it’s located behind Oakhurst Presbyterian Church (across the street from the dog park). This garden will host ‘farm-like’ rows for vegetables, all kinds of fruit, perennial vegetables and medicinal herbs. Open to the community for ongoing volunteer efforts and education classes.