Somerset Bridlewood Community Garden

08/09/2026

A timely tip if you are growing tomatoes!

Are you having trouble with your tomato plants setting fruit? Potassium (potash) is the macronutrient that helps with this function. If you are consistently fertilizing your plants as they grow to maturation, your issues with fruit set should be minimized. Regular applications of compost will work nicely. If you are using synthetic fertilizers, ensure they are not too nitrogen-rich, as that will promote foliage growth instead of benefiting fruit production.

Photo: Alicja (Pixabay)

08/08/2026

One of our gardeners is growing both black and red raspberries and sent me this photo! I have heard that the black ones are usually sweeter in flavour than the red varieties.

08/08/2026

Some of the lovely flowers currently blooming in the garden!

07/27/2026

This Friday at the community garden! Join us for this FREE program!

07/27/2026

Did you know that refrigerating your tomato harvest will diminish that delectable fresh-picked flavour? Tomato fruit continues to produce aromatic volatile compounds after picking and throwing them into a cold environment slows that production. For the very best flavour, store your newly-gathered tomatoes at around 18 degrees Celsius.

Image: Van3ssa (Pixabay)

07/13/2026

FREE! Story Time on Friday mornings at 11 am!

07/06/2026

Starting this Wednesday! Join us in the garden for this FREE session! Bring your own art supplies and enjoy a relaxing evening drawing, painting, or taking photos! Register for one, two, or all three sessions!
Wednesdays
July 8, 15, and 22
7 pm to 8:30 pm
Somerset Bridlewood Community Garden (100 Somervale Drive SW)
Ages: 14+
Free of charge
BYOM – Bring your own materials!
Weather permitting
Register with the google form https://forms.gle/oJkGAiMXdr69PDFp9
Registration limited to the first 20 participants, you will be contacted by email to confirm you have been accepted into the program!
Facilitator Carley is a former junior and senior high school art teacher and fashion design instructor, and holds degrees in photography and art history. She is a passionate long-time gardener and watercolour artist.

06/21/2026

Has your garden been hailed on? Here's what to do:

1. Immediately: Know that it's okay to feel sad or devastated, but don't pull up your damaged plants and toss them in the compost bin. All is not lost - trust me!
2. Take a deep breath and get to work cleaning up any shreds of plant material that are lying loose on the ground. If any fruit has been pocked and split by hail, you can remove that, too. These are sanitary measures designed to reduce the chances of your plants becoming infected by a pathogen.
2. Over the next 2 to 3 days, try not to worry. Keep up with watering should your plants need it. You can take a pair of very sharp secateurs and trim away ragged stems, but remember to leave as much foliage in place as possible. Your plants need those leaves right now more than ever!
3. Do not fertilize until at least a week has passed. When you do fertilize, more is NOT better ... apply as per package instructions (or lightly side-dress with compost).
4. Wait (it doesn't have to be patiently, but you do have to wait). If they have strong roots, your plants will rebound much more quickly than you could believe!

Image by Hans from Pixabay

06/10/2026

Only a few tickets are available! Register now!

Build a watering system called an olla for your garden! Your plants will thank you!

🗓️ June 20th, 2026
🕰️ 1:30 - 2 PM
📍Somerset-Bridlewood Community Garden 100 Somervale Dr SW
🎟️ $7 per person. Somerset Bridlewood Community Association members receive free admission when they enter the promo code sent to them via email.

All supplies included. You will make and take home one olla plus all the skills you need to build more!

Attendance limited to 15 participants - get your tickets early!
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/garden-craft-make-a-clay-waterer-tickets-1991375301132

Drought got your plants down? Going away on vacation and not sure how to water your plants while you are away? You need a watering system called an olla to do the work for you! In this workshop, you'll learn how to build your own olla and get tips on how to put it to work in your garden. Whether you grow plants in containers, raised beds, or in the ground, these DIY watering systems can be the difference between a crispy plant and a thriving one!

Course facilitated by Sheryl Normandeau

06/04/2026

Sunshine and blue sky today! Let's get growing!