Sabin’s Edible Garden

Hi everyone! I’m Isabel, Sabin’s Garden Educator.

Now in the garden: For the most part, the garden is in hibernation mode. SUN students have planted a cover crop that will protect and enrich the soil through our rainy winter, giving us a head start when spring comes. We still have a few of our hardy vegetables around, and they are protected by a cloche.

What you can do to help: We are collecting supplies to make our garden as inclusive and productive as possible. If you are able to donate supplies or have questions about the garden, please contact me at Isabel@SabinGardens.org or give Kate, our SUN coordinator, a call at 503-360-3104.

  • Soil testing kits
  • Digging forks and other tools
  • Seed starting trays
  • 4 inch plant pots
  • Seeds
  • Tool shed supplies (i.e. plywood, hinges, time)
  • Rain gear: for students
  • Rain boots: for students
  • Greenhouse/tool shed (pre-constructed)

Upcoming garden events: Garden committee meeting: January 7th – locations to be announced. Please contact me if you are interested in attending. Garden work party: February 20th – join other parents in kicking the spring off right while enjoying free coffee and pastries.Gardening tip of the month: Cover current garden plots with organic material to prevent leaching of nutrients and compaction of the soil. Straw (make sure its not hay) works just fine and can help protect any lingering hardy crops like spinach, kale, and broccoli. Don’t forget: if you have any questions, feel free to contact me at Isabel@SabinGardens.org.

Happy planting,

Isabel

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