Farm Meetings & Work Days

One work session on Monday June 29nd from 9:30 - 11:00 AM.

Because of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Governor's Order to Self Isolate:

Work parties will be limited in size, to no more than 4 volunteers per session
Volunteers will need to sign up in advance for a work party slot
Strict social distancing, disinfecting procedures, and health practices will be observed

Monday will continue to be the primary day for Work Parties, with up to three sessions each Monday (dependent on number of available volunteers).

However, meeting schedules and times are subject to change from week to week, based on our city's and community's response to the pandemic.

The Farm

Farm Committee and Volunteers

WHEN: Until restrictions associated with responding to the Coronavirus pandemic response have been lifted, the schedule for Farm Group work sessions will be announced weekly.

When life returns to normal, we will again start meeting on Monday evenings from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the garden shed! Please note during the summer heat, July and August, the Group will meet Monday evenings from 7:00 to 9:00 pm and Friday mornings from 8:00 to 10:00 am.

WHERE: The garden shed is located down the walking path at the intersection of 7th and Banker, or via the gravel farm road off Farm Court near the Community Barn. Upon arrival, ask to speak with one of the four 2020 Leadership Team members (Cheryl Cook, Laurel Dow, Sharon Halvorsen, or Sallie Morse) to get started. Look for ladies wearing very colorful hat bands!

For more information about the farm, please email us at HSCF208@gmail.com or HSTA@hiddensprings.com.

Farm Notes 2021 Season

FARM NOTES 3/23/2021

Tuesday, March 23, 2021

We are excited to start planting seeds at the community farm. We have had a group of volunteers who helped prep our raspberry and blackberry areas for the season and with that task nearly completed we are ready to focus on other areas of the farm. We will be working at the farm on Monday, March 22 from 4-6. We will once again be using Sign.com for volunteers to sign up to work. Knowing who is coming and how many people are coming in advance helps us plan better work sessions. There will be 12 spaces available for Monday. Tasks for Monday include:

Planting sugar snap peas, spinach, carrots, radishes, and cilantro
Cleaning up dead rhubarb leaves and side dressing rhubarb with compost
Raking the straw back from the garlic and side dressing with cow manure
Placing new Netafim lines in raspberry and blackberry areas-bring heavy gloves and wear long sleeves for this task
Assorted tasks in Children’s Garden area
Weeding in various areas in preparation for spring planting

Please remember to:

Wash your hands right before arrival as water is OFF at the farm
Bring hand sanitizer if you have it
MASK REQUIRED to protect yourself and others
No children at this time
Maintain at least 6 feet of social distance when working
Check your email 30 minutes before heading to the farm in case of cancellations

FARM COMPOST STATION CLOSED NOW THROUGH SPRING 2021

Wednesday, October 21, 2020

The water to the Community Farm is being shut off today with sub-freezing temperatures are nearly upon us. This means that our neighborhood Compost Station must cease operation - and it is now shut down until Spring 2021. Please DO NOT dump any more food or waste at the community farm until further notice!