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Duquesne Community Victory Garden

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Duquesne Community Victory Garden

Mission: to promote healthy living and bring the community together.

08/27/2026

“Summer was our best season: it was sleeping on the back screened porch in cots, or trying to sleep in the tree house; summer was everything good to eat; it was a thousand colors in a parched landscape’” - Harper Lee, To Kill A Mockingbird

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Hello from the community garden! There’s nothing new to report these days, other than that the
garden is providing as she does in the summer - our space is filled with of flowers, tomatoes, greens, and more.

As we reach the end of August, a trip to the garden can feel bittersweet as we start to feel the shift in the air. It is slight, but the leaves start to turn colors and fall, the plants start to slow their growth, and the sunlight starts to creep away earlier and earlier. The air feels different, the hours and minutes feel more precious, and the relentless heat starts to back down. These silent changes, if we stop to notice them, alert us that nature is slowing down and she is inviting us to do the same.

We enjoy these days and appreciate the time we can spend with the pinks and purples and oranges and bright reds of summer. Enjoy some views from our little space from the end of August!

We’ll be back soon to make some announcements about upcoming fundraisers and events. Enjoy these last few days of August!

08/01/2026

It’s been a little while since we posted, and that’s because we’ve been hard at work! There’s lots to see these days around the garden as the plants produce vegetables and the flowers bloom. We’re enjoying the summer and its gifts while we can - feels the season is flying by!

Come see us weekly on work nights from 5:30 - dusk if you would like to volunteer with us. We need help with w**ding, trellising, pruning, grass trimming, and maintaining the garden to have a successful harvest of our farm beds! Your reward? Our gratitude, the community’s gratitude, (and maybe some fresh produce, depending on what’s available).

07/22/2026

Somehow we are halfway through July! Thankful for some cooler summer weather and (hopefully) more ripe tomatoes.

We are working diligently and as a result, the farm rows are thriving. A dedicated group of our members are onsite working hard week to week and doing a great job, but we could definitely use more help to keep our farm growing.

To that end, we will be having our weekly work night this evening from 5:30 to dusk. Come see us, ask for help, and/or ask what you can do to help if you are so inclined!

07/10/2026

July is in full swing at your community garden! The garden beds are overflowing with happy plants. Take a walk around and you’ll see lots of healthy green leaves, bright summer colors, and animal visitors who will hopefully be well-behaved and not eat too many of our plants. 😅

We had a productive work night this week, and look forward to another next Wednesday. We can use any help to keep the farm growing and thriving, so feel free to stop by to share your skills and expertise!

A quick note to current gardeners: please take advantage of the shredded leaves we have onsite to mulch your bed/s. It helps to keep the soil moist and cool in these hot temperatures and during the upcoming heatwave. Conserving water is a must and it will keep your plants and soil healthy. Please reach out with any questions!

07/01/2026

Hello! Due to the heat, we will not be having a work night this evening. Additionally, Scott will be in the garden briefly this evening and will be watering everyone’s beds. Stay home and stay safe.

See you next week! Until then, here’s some pictures of the growth we’ve been seeing around the garden. We are swimming in collards and kale, and we’re just now starting to see cucumbers, zucchini, peppers, and tomatoes. It’s so exciting when everything starts to grow!

06/27/2026

Posting a little late, but we had a productive workday on Wednesday! All of the tomato plants are pruned and tied up, the cucumbers are trellised, and the summer season is in full swing!

We also had a visit from the Homeville Church vacation bible school, and they did some planting and took a tour with garden coordinator Scott where they learned about our farm and also ate some edible flowers!

Can’t wait for next week. Hope to see you, there are always things to do!

06/22/2026

It’s mid-June and the garden is growing quickly! The flowers are fragrant and in bloom, the bees are buzzing around the lavender, and the farm is flourishing.

Want to help or need help with your garden bed? Join us every Wednesday from 6-8:30.

06/17/2026

Take a look at how great the garden is looking.

06/16/2026

The weather is beautiful and the garden is starting to come alive with color! We will be working tomorrow night in the farm to mulch, w**d, water, plant, etc. We’d love your help for a successful season, please consider joining us if possible.

Additionally for current gardeners, as this weather has been hotter than usual, we are running through water very quickly. To help conserve water, please consider mulching your bed. If you need help with this or with w**ding and upkeep of your bed, please stop by on any Wednesday evening during the growing season.

06/02/2026

Join us tomorrow for our weekly work night! We are all planted in, but we could use help on projects around the farm, including w**ding, watering, mulching, and general clean up.

As always, current gardeners are encouraged to attend with any questions or if they need help with their beds. Hope to see you!

Address

719 Duquesne Boulevard
Duquesne, PA
15110

Telephone

(412) 714-6670

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