Last weekend, Shara Community Gardens hosted a free, hands-on compost workshop as part of International Composting Week, bringing together locals of all ages to learn the ins and outs of turning food scraps into healthy soil. Led by Nicki from North East Waste, the session attracted a mix of curious beginners, seasoned gardeners and kidsContinue reading “Getting Our Hands Dirty: Composting Workshop”
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Taming the Dragon Fruit
If you’ve been to Shara Community Gardens recently, you might have noticed the significant trimming happening around our dragon fruit plants. Neglected for a little while, these vigorous growers had taken over, spreading out over the mulberry tree and along the support structure. Dragon fruit is a delicious tropical fruit that grows easily in ourContinue reading “Taming the Dragon Fruit”
Orange You Glad We Pruned? Tips for Trimming Your Citrus Trees
At Shara Community Gardens, our citrus trees—mandarin, lime, lemon, and orange—have recently undergone a significant transformation. After a fruitful season, you may have noticed that these trees have had a serious trim! Pruning is essential for maintaining the health and productivity of citrus trees and the Shara citrus trees were overdue for a haircut. IfContinue reading “Orange You Glad We Pruned? Tips for Trimming Your Citrus Trees”
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