Old Cloverdale Community Garden

06/02/2026

Soooo many future zucchinis are just waiting for their moment and looking beautiful underneath the bright sunlight. Bravo to the household tending raised bed 19. 👏👏

05/31/2026

It’s been steamy and hot in Montgomery all week, and Gardener Shap’s basil seems to be soaking it all in. Check out the size of the leaves on this delicious herb! Bravo 💚🌿

05/27/2026

Fairyland got a cute upgrade at the community garden. 🥰

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05/26/2026

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Not all caterpillars are pests. Many will grow into butterflies and moths that help pollinate your garden later on.

The difference comes down to recognition. When you know which species you’re seeing, you can respond more thoughtfully—leaving the beneficial ones and managing those that cause serious damage.

Because balance matters. A few chewed leaves are part of a healthy ecosystem, but large infestations can stress plants. The goal isn’t to ignore the problem—it’s to step in only when it’s truly needed.

A resilient garden supports the full cycle.
Leaf-eating caterpillars today. Pollinating adults tomorrow.

Work with that rhythm, and your garden becomes stronger, more stable, and more alive over time.

05/24/2026

There are two large, luscious bean plants right now in Malissa’s raised bed, and they are BEAUTIFUL! Check them out. These are going to be fully of veggies in no time. 🫘🫛💚

05/22/2026

The spring flowers are loving the rainy weather in Montgomery, Alabama this week. In between the storms, we caught up with the vibrant colors of cannas and day lilies, balanced with the cool whites of the daisies, snap dragons, and Easter lilies.

Come by to enjoy the flowers and to reflect a moment during this Memorial Day Weekend. 💚

05/15/2026

The weather is spectacular this sunny Friday in Montgomery, Alabama. The gardeners are out in force checking on their plants at the community garden. We caught up with Carol as she was watering her onions, tomatoes, garlic, and coneflowers. Come on by to see all that’s growing on! 💚

05/12/2026

There’s a magnificent display of larkspur right now at the community garden. These are all grown from the tiniest of seeds; they have returned this year in beautiful shades of blue and purple. 💙💜

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day! The sun is out and the flowers await an afternoon visit to the community garden. ☀️⛅️

05/09/2026

We’re still grinning about last week’s amazing Children’s Storytime! Thank you Margaret for reading and thank you AARP Alabama for healthy snacks! Six dozen people came out despite the morning rains. The clouds did clear and the sun did shine!✨

Parents, grandparents and neighbors happily enjoying the books, each other and sharing the beautiful community garden.

How soon can we do it again?!? 🥰