Newark Community Garden

04/29/2026

Some fun and interesting ways to reuse materials to help grow your garden!

Homemade plant food can be fun to try, but I always keep it simple and use it gently until I see how the plants respond 🌼
🫙 I treat homemade mixes more like a boost than a full feeding plan
💧 Diluting well is the part I never skip
🌱 I usually test any new mix on one or two plants first
🪴 For me, less is better than too much with DIY feeds
Simple and mild usually works best.

04/16/2026

I like companion planting because it helps a raised bed feel more balanced instead of everything growing in one big lonely row 🌼
🍅 Basil is one of my favorite plants to tuck near tomatoes
🧅 Onions and carrots are such a handy combo in small spaces
🧡 Flowers mixed in with vegetables can help bring in more pollinators
🥒 I also like using companion planting to make the bed look fuller and prettier
🌿 It’s not magic, but it can definitely make a garden feel healthier and easier to manage
A mixed bed always feels more alive to me than planting everything separately.

04/16/2026

Want bigger, better rose blooms this year? 🌹 It starts right now

03/30/2026

Running out of room in your garden plot? Think bucket growing! Growing a few smaller items in buckets at home may help you make more use out of your plot in the garden!🪴

Bucket gardening is one of the easiest ways to grow food in a small space 🪴🥕 The biggest secret is not the bucket itself, it’s matching the plant to the container.
A few easy wins:
🥬 lettuce, spinach, radishes, and green onions do well in smaller containers
🍅 tomatoes, peppers, bush beans, and cucumbers need more room, steady watering, and regular feeding
🥕 carrots need enough depth for the variety you’re growing
And always drill drainage holes first. A pretty container without drainage turns into trouble fast.

03/04/2026

As the official start to our gardening season is underway, we still have plots available at BOTH of our locations! Register today or contact us if you have any questions.

02/10/2026

Has anyone else started seed prepping yet?!

Don't forget! Our Get Ready for Spring class is happening next Saturday, February 21 at 9:30 a.m. Register here: https://secure.rec1.com/DE/newark-de/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTQwNjM3NTI=

Peppers are getting started! We got 10 varieties started today. Spring is right around the corner!

01/29/2026

Join us for our first garden class of the year! Get Ready for Spring with fellow gardeners to start planning your garden for the upcoming growing season.

NEW this year, registered community gardeners receive ONE FREE garden related class registration!

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01/16/2026

Happy 2026!!

Community Garden Registration Reminder! 🌱

Don’t forget to register for the Community Garden for the upcoming season! Garden plots fill up quickly, so be sure to sign up to secure your space.

Whether you’re a returning gardener or interested in joining for the first time, the community garden is a great way to grow fresh produce, connect with neighbors, and enjoy the outdoors.

📅 Register today to reserve your plot!
Fairfield Park: https://secure.rec1.com/DE/newark-de/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTQwMzM3NDc=

Dickey Park: https://secure.rec1.com/DE/newark-de/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTQwMzM3ODU=

12/16/2025

Registration for current gardeners starts today!

Registration for new gardeners will open on January 12.

Don't forget, new this year you get one FREE class registration for a garden related class with your registration.

Send a message to learn more

12/10/2025

Thank you all for another great gardening season! We will see you back next year for an even better year!

Keep an eye out for registration and some new and fun get-togethers, classes, and perks!

Have a happy and safe holiday season!

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