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News and events from the Mid-Sun Community Garden which serves the communities of Midnapore and Sundance in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

The Mid-Sun Community Garden was founded in May 2009. A group of enthusiastic residents of the Midnapore and Sundance communities of Calgary banded together to help build thirty 8′ x 4′ raised beds for the grassy area on the north side of the Mid-Sun Community Centre. In 2010, 20 more beds were added, as well as several perimeter fruit trees, Saskatoon bushes, and other landscaping considerations. There are now over 60 garden beds and an ever-expanding, enthusiastic garden committee made up of over 20 dedicated volunteers.

“We work together – grow together – learn together.”

The garden creates a spirit of belonging and cooperation as we volunteer for team roles and general work bees to enhance of the garden area and its features; prepare the garden for each season; and share gardening tips to enhance plant choices and productivity. We celebrate individuality and Inclusiveness with gardeners of all ages, including children from Mid-Sun Day Care and Summer Camps.

09/22/2026

🌿 GARDEN SPOTLIGHT: RHUBARB! ❤️

Did you know that rhubarb is technically a vegetable—but we often treat it like a fruit?

Talk about a plant that likes to keep us guessing! 😉

Those beautiful tart stalks can be transformed into all kinds of delicious treats, including:
🍓 Strawberry-rhubarb pie
🧁 Rhubarb muffins
🍰 Rhubarb coffee cake
🥣 Rhubarb crisp
🍯 Rhubarb jam or compote
🥤 Rhubarb syrup for lemonade or refreshing summer drinks
🍓 And, of course, the classic strawberry-rhubarb crumble!

A little rhubarb tip: The stalks are the part we enjoy, while rhubarb leaves should not be eaten.
There’s something pretty special about growing food right in our own community—and even better when that harvest makes its way into a family kitchen. 🌱❤️

What’s your favourite way to enjoy rhubarb?

Share your favourite recipe or a tried-and-true family tradition with us! 👇

09/19/2026

💙A LITTLE COLOUR, A LOT OF JOY🥰

There’s something pretty magical about a garden in late summer — when the flowers are at their fullest, the colours are spilling over, and every little corner feels alive. 🌿

From deep blue delphiniums to cheerful pink blooms and pops of red, this garden is a beautiful reminder that a little care can grow into something extraordinary. 💜🌼

Here’s to soaking up every last bit of summer colour! ☀️🌱

09/15/2026

😍GORGEOUS GARDEN😍

This beautiful, flourishing garden bed caught our eye! 💚

👏Go gardener go!👏

09/12/2026

🌿A LITTLE SAGE ADVICE🌿

This soft, silvery-green plant is a lovely addition to a garden, and its leaves can be used to add earthy flavour to everything from roasted vegetables to soups and sauces.

And those fuzzy leaves? They’re part of what makes sage so distinctive! 🌿

09/08/2026

🛠️ GARDEN TOOL TIP!🛠️

Our garden tools work hard for us, so let’s show them a little love in return. 💚

A friendly reminder to please give your tools a quick clean before returning them to the Garden Shed. When muddy and dirty tools go back into storage, that dirt quickly spreads to the other tools—and the shed floor!

✨ Use it. Clean it. Return it. ✨

And here's a handy little tip: Need water for your pail? The tap at the Water Station beside the Garden Shed is ready to go! No timer and no need to turn on the master valve.

Small habits make a big difference when we're all sharing the same space. Thanks for helping keep our garden clean, organized and ready for the next gardener! 🌱

09/05/2026

🌻 SUNFLOWER SPOTLIGHT!🌻

DID YOU KNOW?

Sunflowers are heliotropic when they’re young, meaning their flower heads can track the movement of the sun! ☀️

As they mature, they generally settle facing east—ready to greet the morning sunshine.
And just look at this beauty! 🌻

Tall, bright and impossible to miss, sunflowers have a way of bringing a little extra happiness wherever they grow.

Keep reaching for the sunshine! ☀️🌻

09/01/2026

🌹ROSE, ROSES & MORE ROSES!🌹

DID YOU KNOW? Roses aren’t just beautiful—they can be surprisingly tough!

Roses can thrive in a wide range of conditions, and with a little care, many varieties will reward us with blooms throughout the summer.

And let’s be honest…when you see a garden bursting with pink and red roses like these, it’s hard not to stop and admire them! ❤️🩷

A little colour can go a long way in making a garden community feel like home. 🌹

What’s your favourite colour of rose?

08/30/2026

🌱 THINK VERTICAL! 🌱

Did you know that adding a trellis or other vertical support can help your garden make the most of its space, grow healthier plants, and even increase your harvest?

Three garden favourites that love to climb are:
🍅 TOMATOES
Tomatoes—especially indeterminate varieties—can become quite the garden giants! Supporting them with cages, stakes or twine helps keep plants upright, prevents stems from breaking under the weight of the fruit, and makes harvesting easier.

🥒 CUCUMBERS
Cucumbers are natural climbers! A trellis gives those long, trailing vines somewhere to go, saving valuable garden space and improving airflow around the plant. And those curly little tendrils? They'll happily grab onto the support and do much of the work for you!

🫛 PEAS
Peas come equipped with their own climbing tools—tendrils! Give them a trellis or netting and they'll naturally reach upward. Just be gentle when guiding young vines, as they're delicate and don't like being pulled or forced.

🌿 TRELLIS TIP: You don't need anything fancy! Bamboo poles, wooden stakes, metal cages, string, netting and even sturdy fencing can all work. The most important thing is making sure your support is firmly anchored and strong enough to handle growing plants and a little prairie wind! 😉

🌱 Grow up, not just out! Vertical gardening is a simple way to create more room, healthier plants and an easier harvest.

What are you growing vertically in your garden this year? 🌿

08/22/2026

🐰OUR FURRY VISITORS!🐰

If you've spent any time in the garden this summer, chances are you've spotted one of our frequent visitors—rabbits! 🐰

Our community garden isn't just home to vegetables, flowers and herbs. It's also part of a much bigger ecosystem, providing food, shelter and habitat for all kinds of wildlife.

And while our bunny friends are certainly adorable, they can also be very enthusiastic gardeners themselves! 😂🥬🌱

Rabbits enjoy nibbling on many plants, which means protecting our crops and flowers is sometimes part of the gardening adventure. It's a delicate balance between creating a welcoming space for nature and making sure there’s enough left for our human gardeners to enjoy!

🌿 Did you know? Rabbits have continuously growing teeth, so they need to regularly chew and graze to keep them worn down.

So the next time you spot a little bunny hopping through the garden, take a moment to enjoy the wildlife around us—but maybe keep an eye on your lettuce! 😉

Have you spotted any rabbits or other wildlife in the garden this summer? Tell us what you've seen! 🐦🦋🐝🐰

08/20/2026

🍓SOMETHING NEW IS GROWING! 🍓

Have you noticed the frame for our new Raspberry Planter taking shape? 🌿❤️

The frame has now been painted, and we want to give a HUGE thank you to Jen Pake and Rose-Marie McKinnon for all the hard work that went into making it happen! 👏

It may look simple, but this project was definitely not as easy as it looks! 😉

Next up, the sections will be bolted together, positioned in the garden, and finished with the addition of the sides.

We can't wait to see this new planter come together—and, eventually, see those raspberry plants thriving in it! 🍓🌱

One project, many helping hands, and lots of future berries. ❤️

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Calgary, AB
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