Creston Community Garden

04/10/2026

Memorial Day Weekend for those heat loving plants. But peas, carrots, brassicas and lettuces are good to go!

In case anyone was wondering... no, you still shouldn't plant your garden yet. Our typical last frost of the year is still a couple weeks away yet. Be patient!

04/10/2026

They’ve arrived!🌱

The first seedlings are pushing their way up through the soil—tiny, determined, and full of promise. Every morning there’s a little more green, a little more life, a quiet reminder that something is happening beneath the surface… and now, we’re starting to see it.

These aren’t just plants.
They’ve been started with care, tended day by day, grown right here in our community garden—by hands that believe in sharing food, knowledge, and connection.

And soon… they’ll be ready for you.

✨ Our first ever Community Garden Plant Sale is happening this May ✨
Vegetables, herbs, and maybe a few surprises—grown locally, nurtured intentionally, and ready to find their way into your gardens, pots, and backyards.

When you take one home, you’re not just planting a seedling—
you’re becoming part of something bigger. A cycle. A community. A shared harvest.

Stay tuned for dates and details…
For now, we’re just over here celebrating these little sprouts and all the life they carry 🌿

03/07/2026

🌱 **Creston Community Garden – Beds Available for 2026!** 🌱

Spring is around the corner and we still have a few garden beds available! If you’ve been thinking about growing your own vegetables, herbs, or flowers, this is a great opportunity to join our community of gardeners.

**Available Beds:**
🥕 **3–4 Large Beds** – $50 each + $25 deposit
🌼 **7 Small Accessible Beds** – $15 each + $10 deposit

We would love to have these beds filled **before the end of March**, so if you’re interested, now is the time to claim your spot!

🌱 **Seed Starting Workshop – March 28**
All registered community gardeners can attend **for free!**
• Bring seeds to share if you have them
• Bring a seed tray if you have one

The workshop is also **open to the public for $25**, and we’ll provide **everything you need — soil, seeds, and supplies** to get your garden started.

Come grow with us this season! 🌿
Send us a message if you’d like to reserve a bed or learn more.

Fill out the application to claim your bed today!
https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/dz6EfKT_lQDvWfW8Gp_a0Q

09/06/2025

🌿✨ September always feels a little bittersweet. The gardens are bursting with abundance, yet there’s a hint of change in the air. But remember—it’s not the end, just a gentle time for rest. 🌙
This little community garden is thriving because of its amazing gardeners. 💚 And just look at this compost bin coming together—huge thanks to Nathan for leading the project on behalf of the whole community! 🙌
Mark your calendars 📅:
🪏Thinking about a garden plot for next spring? Come meet our gardening community and learn how to get involved! Late-Season Cookout,Thursday, Sept. 25th, join us for good food, great company, and garden vibes.
💡 Interested in joining the CNA Board of Directors? This is your night to shine!

08/22/2025

We need a dingo at the community garden! Anybody have a dingo? That compost pile needs to be pushed back into the grassy area before church services this weekend… Anybody know anybody?

08/18/2025

If you haven’t strolled through the Creston community Garden lately, I encourage you to stop by and take a look! Located at 205 Carrier St. this community garden is thriving! If you would like to be a part of this community, please feel free to message me. Plot prices are $50 plus a $25 deposit and includes a free ticket to the Creston community Garden tour! Join us and becoming a part of this thriving community!

08/15/2025

Free compost! Bring your truck bring your trailer bring a wheelbarrow or a wagon, come to Creston Community Garden and get your compost!

08/02/2025

By popular vote, the winner of BOTH Blue Ribbons, Danie Pattee!!
Want to join our growing community!? Msg me for details!

07/29/2025

The results are in for our **Second Annual Best Kept Bed Contest** and the first-ever **Most Creative Bed Contest**!!

It was a close one across the board. Every bed had something to admire, and it was great to see so many people bringing their own style and care to the space.

🌟 **Most Creative Bed Winners**
6th – Bed #6, Julie & Ed
5th – Bed #27, Nic
4th – Bed #11, Li
3rd – Bed #16, Rachel
2nd – Bed #13, Sabrina
1st – Bed #8, Dani

🌼 **Best Kept Bed Winners**
6th – Bed #11, Li
5th – Bed #16, Rachel
4th – Bed #6, Julie & Ed
3rd – Bed #13, Sabrina
2nd – Bed #3, Johanna
1st – Bed #8, Dani

Big congrats to our winners—and really, to everyone who’s been putting in the time. The gardens are looking great, and the compliments I’ve been hearing all week say a lot about the work you're doing.

Also—shoutout to whoever made those signs for a few beds. Subtle, smart, and well done.

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07/19/2025

Thank you to everyone who came to the Creston community garden today at the start of their garden tour! Our gardeners put in a lot of work and it shows! If you’d like to be a part of this growing community, please don’t hesitate to reach out!

07/18/2025

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