Here Come The Zucchinis!!!

There will soon be an abundance of vegetables in the garden.  Among the tomato and pepper plants, zucchini and squash claim their space as they take up prime garden real estate.  Once the plants start producing, there is no stopping the production! How about trying some new zucchini recipes this year?  Please visit the ZUCCHINI RECIPES page for some delicious ways to prepare this versatile vegetable.

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Preserving Zucchini

I am sure by now that most of you have had your fill of zucchini.  If you have a bumper crop of zucchini, chances are that your friends and neighbors are running in the opposite direction when they see you coming with armloads of zukes.  Consider preserving this precious commodity for use in soups and breads during the late fall and winter months. Check out the blog for preserving tips.

https://growagoodlife.com/preserve-zucchini/

Planting Guides & Charts

NEW!  PLANTING GUIDES & CHARTS page

Visit our PLANTING GUIDES & CHARTS page on this website for lots of helpful information on general gardening and guide to planting specific vegetables and herbs.  All gardeners will find this page beneficial.

        * Vegetable Gardening For Beginners

        * Helpful Tools To Have

        * Soil Preparation

        * Garden Layout

        * Tips For Transplanting

        * Tips For Sowing Seeds

        * Starting Seedlings

        * Watering, Weeding, Mulching, and More

        * Harvesting and Storing Vegetables

        * Garden Clean Up

       

The PLANT GROWING GUIDE is very comprehensive. What you will learn about each vegetable:

        * Description of vegetable

        * When and How to Plant

        * How to Grow and Care

        * Pest and Disease Management 

        * Recommended Varieties

        * Harvest and Storage

        * Cooking Wisdom

        * Recipes to try

Practical Planting Guide For Garden Crops

HARVEST FESTIVAL - LCG Summer Picnic

 

HARVEST FESTIVAL - LCG SUMMER PICNIC

    

Saturday, August 8, 2026

 9:00 am - 12:30 pm

Monte Verde Park

4626 Shadeway Road, Lakewood

Bring your favorite side dish or dessert and join in the fun!  Visit with your garden buddies, welcome our new gardeners, and share gardening tips!  

Hot dogs, hamburgers, and drinks will be provided by community garden. 

Raffle ticket drawing for cool prizes!!!

Don't forget the sunscreen!

Map to Monte Verde Park: https://www.google.com/maps/@33.8417244,-118.0998837,17z

Plant Care During Summer Heat Wave

Extreme summer heat can be as exhausting for our plants as it is for us. This video offers helpful tips on how to help our plants cope with heat.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-NHb99h5j-

General Meeting

DATE & TIME:           Saturday, June 13, 2026   *   0900 - 1100

LOCATION:               San Martin Park Community Room 5231 Ocana Ave. 

GUEST SPEAKER:   TBD

There will be a handout for products to use for pest and disease management.

Very Important Gardening Basics

 

                  

https://www.reneesgarden.com/blogs/gardening-resources/81613185-renees-six-dos-and-one-dont-for-a-good-garden

Renee's' Garden is an online seed company based in Northern California.  There is a wealth of gardening information on the RESOURCES page.  The link above will take you to an article titled 6 Dos And 1 Don't For A Good Garden  --  excellent guiding principles for a successful gardening experience and an abundant harvest.