Wangari Gardens

01/25/2021

2020 Season Wrap-Up and the Coming Season 😀

2020 Wrap Up

12/22/2020

Request for Qualified landscape architects, designers and sustainable design teams⬇️

Short cut to the RFQ and design ideas➡️ ow.ly/9l4J50CRlQC

10/02/2020

Set the Vision for Wangari Gardens - Part 2

Hi gardeners: as we push ahead with our plans to enhance the garden, we’re hoping you can help us spread the word. We’re gathering feedback about what new features would best serve
our community. (Vote for your favorite design here: bit.ly/wangari20 )

We want to use upcoming Advisory Neighborhood Commissions (ANC) meetings to point people to the survey and ask for their future support with one of our big challenges: water supply. Renting a meter from the city to hook up to the hydrant across the street is becoming increasingly costly, and the city is trying to discourage gardens from relying on hydrants.

Online ANC meetings include a time for two-minute community comments. We’d like to represent Wangari at as many of these meetings as possible while the survey is open (through
October 31).

Will you help by speaking at your next local meeting? (Don’t worry, we have a little script so you won’t have to give a speech on the fly!)

1. Use this map: https://dcgis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/InformationLookup/index.html?appid=8b54d6b6dc1041f3a4c5de125d7c9580 to find the ward and sub-ward you belong to
2. Use this sheet: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jMrKGTSEIofxHoBhEBLc_BjSG1pkLdN0klaUuwkN8Ec/edit to sign up for the upcoming meeting.
3. During the comment period, share from the provided script.

Thank you so much for your help!

*** Para completar esta encuesta en español, visite: https://forms.gle/vbQzeGnrqzsDbMQj7 *** Wangari Gardens is a hub for community life and a green oasis. We, as gardeners and neighbors, have the rare and beautiful opportunity to design and manage this space for ourselves. Wangari Gardens is cared...

09/12/2020

Wangari CSA - Sept. 15 Pickup

🍉 Sign up for a CSA share from Path Valley Farms for pickup this Tuesday September 15 - link below!
🌶 Deadline to order is this Sunday September 13 at 7 PM
🍑 Starting this week I’m ordering boxes every other week, so we now have a larger box available for those who were ordering on a weekly basis. You can find the deets through the link
🧀 We can also order bread and cheese this week! Elevate your sandwiches with a wheat loaf from Path Valley’s Amish bakery and Lake Effect Cheddar cheese from Lively Run Dairy in Interlaken, NY

~Rachel

To order your CSA share from Path Valley Farms for pickup at Wangari Gardens on Tuesday Sept. 15, please sign up through the form below. The deadline to order is Sunday Sept. 13 at 7 PM. Since we're moving to a biweekly ordering schedule, I'm switching a few things up. The menu: > The current box re...

08/29/2020

Sign up thru the link below to receive this week's Path Valley Farms produce. A few of my favorites from last week are pictured here -- cucamelon, watermelon, okra + little lettuces that make the perfect salad for one. Also! I found out that those purple-striped baby eggplants we've been getting are called Fairy Tale eggplants. How magical.
https://forms.gle/XdcKE27k895cnhgj9

If you would like to help put some of this pretty produce on a neighbor's table, I am still collecting donations through our Wangari Giving Circle. We have really made a difference for some of these families during this tough time, so endless thanks for your continued support.

The link is pinned on this page above⬆️

Deadline to order your CSA this week is Sunday at 7 PM! The time frame for delivery will be between 3-5 PM and I'll circle back on Tuesday to confirm when our boxes have arrived. Let me know if you have any questions.

-Rachel

08/23/2020

Wangari CSA - Aug. 25 Pick-Up

Still taking orders for this week’s CSA delivery from Path Valley Farms 🥬 Order yours for pick-up Tuesday Aug. 25 by midnight tonight
This week I have a whole buncha basil (4 lbs to be exact) from H St. Farms, a rooftop garden over in NE DC. If you’re looking to make a big batch of pesto without using up all your precious basil plants, let me know! Place orders for both basil ($8 for a 1/2 lb) and CSAs ($40 ea.) through the link below + send your payment via Venmo to @rachel-stone
https://bit.ly/2Yscu8I

~Rachel

To order your CSA share for pick-up on Tuesday August 25, please sign up through the form below. Each box of produce from Path Valley Farms is $40 and will contain a farmer's choice combo of seasonal vegetables + 1 dozen eggs. Once you submit your order, you can send your total payment via Venmo to....

08/02/2020

The public gardens are looking quite lush right now! Check them out if you are short on produce, and don't forget to look under the canopy for some ripe veggies.

07/31/2020

A few highlights from the last couple weeks of CSA boxes 🔥 Sign up thru the form to order a share for pick-up this Tuesday Aug. 4! https://forms.gle/tGwazaBA5n7sTWnv8

Donations to the Wangari Giving Circle are always welcome and will help our neighbors with limited access enjoy the nutrient-dense produce we all need right now. See pinned post at the top of this page. Thank you for your help!

07/18/2020

Wangari Giving Circle organized by Rachel Stone

Our CSA has been a smashing success and with support from our neighbors, we've been able to raise over $1000 to purchase boxes for those in need, so far. Due to the ongoing pandemic, life is still not back to normal and, as such, we've decided to set up a GoFundMe to raise additional funds on a more ongoing basis. Any donation amount is welcome and much appreciated. Thank you so much to those who have already donated! 🙂

I started the Wangari CSA to help small farmers, who normally rely on restaurant sales, sell their … Rachel Stone needs your support for Wangari Giving Circle

07/18/2020

Sign up thru the link below to receive your share of produce from Path Valley Farms this week! Each box is $40 and will have our farmer's choice of seasonal veggies plus one dozen eggs.
Pick-up is Tuesday 7/21 between 3:00-4:00 PM. Please get your orders in by 10 AM tomorrow, Sunday 7/19.

A couple of highlights from last week's box (pictured below) include dragon's egg cucumbers and some shish*to-like peppers which make delightful dippers after a quick grill over high heat. Did anyone make anything fun with those two veggies last week? Tell us more!

Once you place your order, please send Rachel your payment via Venmo @Rachel-Stone.

https://forms.gle/jaUH96Wtr5WPuw7x6

07/11/2020

Wangari CSA - July 14 Pick Up

🌼 Get your orders in for farm-fresh eggs and veggies from Path Valley Farms this week! Sign up through the link below to receive a share Tuesday July 14 — pick up at the garden is between 3-4 pm. Deadline to order is tomorrow July 11 at midnight!
🍅 Each box is $40 and will come with one dozen eggs + a combo of seasonal veggies
🌞 Info on how to process your payment via Venmo can be found at the top of the order form

https://bit.ly/3dxAlZb

To order your CSA for pick-up on Tuesday July 7, please sign up through the form below. Each box of produce from Path Valley Farms is $40 and will contain a farmer's choice combo of seasonal vegetables + 1 dozen eggs. Once you submit your order, you can send your payment via Venmo to @rachel-stone -...

07/05/2020

Wangari CSA - July 7 Pick Up

Hello gardeners, Happy 4th! Taking orders for this week's Path Valley Farms delivery on Tuesday, July (!!!) 7th. Sign up to get your veggies through this link - and share it with your friends! Deadline to order is 11:59pm, July 4. https://forms.gle/mwXbd94YyzdoTSdq7

To order your CSA for pick-up on Tuesday, June 7, please sign up through the form below. Each box of produce from Path Valley Farms is $40 and will contain a farmer's choice combo of seasonal vegetables + 1 dozen eggs. Once you submit your order, you can send your payment via Venmo to @rachel-stone....

06/26/2020

Got these cool-looking zucchini in the Path Valley Farms CSA box last week! I’m told they are called 8-ball zucchinis.

Sign up thru the link below to receive a share on Tuesday June 30. $40 for a box with 1 dozen eggs and a combo of seasonal veggies. Perhaps we’ll see more familiar flavors in new shapes this week 🥕

Deadline to order is tomorrow 6/27 at 7 pm. Click thru the order link for payment and pick-up info. As always, donations to the Wangari Giving Circle are welcome and will help fill a neighbor’s fridge with farm-fresh produce for the week. Thank you!

https://bit.ly/3dxAlZb

06/20/2020

Wangari CSA - June 23 Pick Up

Ordering is open for this week's CSA delivery to Wangari! Please fill out the form below if you need some farm-fresh produce on Tuesday June 23. Highlights from last week included fava beans, spring peas, cauliflower and strawberries. Let us know if you want to see what next week brings!

If you would like to contribute to the Wangari Giving Cirlce, we are collecting donations to help cover the cost of CSA boxes for some of our neighbors in need. You can send donations to @Rachel-Stone via Venmo and she will use the funds to order a few extra boxes for the community. Thank you for your help!

https://forms.gle/bB22c8v8v8ajWobo6

To order your CSA for pick-up on Tuesday, June 23, please sign up through the form below. Each box of produce from Path Valley Farms is $40 and will contain a farmer's choice combo of seasonal vegetables + 1 dozen eggs. Once you submit your order, you can send your payment via Venmo to @rachel-stone...

06/12/2020

Wangari CSA - June 9 Pick Up

Now taking orders for this week's CSA delivery from Path Valley Farms! Each box is $40 and will come with a combination of seasonal vegetables and one dozen eggs. Please sign up through the form below by 7 pm tomorrow night to receive your share on Tuesday June 16.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/17wGvn0WQAVhvHvXWH2oNog-5c_-7CNqFmPx9UwFBJEY/edit

As a reminder, our Wangari Giving Circle is still going strong and thanks to contributions from this community, we have been able to donate boxes to a few different families each week we've ordered. Every bit helps!

If you would like to donate, you can add any dollar amount on to your payment via Venmo and Rachel will set it aside to help cover the cost of a box for a neighbor. Thank you all for your support!

To order your CSA for pick-up on Tuesday, June 9, please sign up through the form below. Each box of produce from Path Valley Farms is $40 and will contain a farmer's choice combo of seasonal vegetables + 1 dozen eggs. Once you submit your order, you can send your payment via Venmo to @rachel-stone....

06/06/2020

Wangari CSA - June 9 Pick Up

It's that time again! Rachel is taking orders for our CSA delivery Tuesday June 9! It's the same deal this week - $40 for a box of seasonal veggies + 1 dozen eggs. Please fill out the form below and then submit payment via Venmo. Place your order by noon tomorrow, Sunday June 7!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/17wGvn0WQAVhvHvXWH2oNog-5c_-7CNqFmPx9UwFBJEY

To order your CSA for pick-up on Tuesday, June 9, please sign up through the form below. Each box of produce from Path Valley Farms is $40 and will contain a farmer's choice combo of seasonal vegetables + 1 dozen eggs. Once you submit your order, you can send your payment via Venmo to @rachel-stone....

05/29/2020

April Showers Bring May Flowers🌻

April Showers Bring May Flowers🌻

We have been working with Path Valley Farms, an Amish farm co-op in Franklin County, Pa., and their produce is beautiful! One full share comes with 8-9 vegetables plus 1 dozen eggs. At this point in the growing season, we are seeing lots of kale, spinach, radishes, carrots (with tops!), zucchini, to...

03/22/2020

Covid-19: What We're Doing to Keep Our Community Safe

Covid-19: What We're Doing to Keep Our Community Safe

02/19/2020

umd.webex.com

Today from 2-4 pm, landscape architecture students present their designs for Wangari Garden Park review. The discussion is open to the public! If you can't make it to UMD, they set up a teleconference online.

JOIN WEBEX MEETING
https://umd.webex.com/umd/j.php?MTID=m1c196d14fcfe33a7b76b38d5bcb90625
Meeting number (access code): 732 435 034

Meeting password: PSLA

JOIN BY PHONE
+1-202-860-2110 United States Toll (Washington D.C.)
Tap here to call (mobile phones only, hosts not supported): tel:%2B1-202-860-2110,,*01*732435034%23%23*01*
+1-646-992-2010 United States Toll (New York City)
Tap here to call (mobile phones only, hosts not supported): tel:%2B1-646-992-2010,,*01*732435034%23%23*01*

Global call-in numbers
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JOIN FROM A VIDEO SYSTEM OR APPLICATION
Dial sip:[email protected]
You can also dial 173.243.2.68 and enter your meeting number.

Join using Microsoft Lync or Microsoft Skype for Business
Dial sip:[email protected]

02/18/2020

Set the Vision for Wangari Gardens

Gardeners, make sure your voice is heard!

Fill out this survey about the future design and features at Wangari Garden Park before the deadline tomorrow.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfp_DD6NIovYTAyayr58pO89gAqL-rORA_CjQlgRniYeX8-xw/viewform

***Para completar esta encuesta en español, visita: https://forms.gle/mJ6nhk6nzxGRGNRo9 *** We need your input on how Wangari Gardens and the surrounding park can best serve our community. In this survey, we will ask you about what features you want to see and what design styles you prefer. Please ...

02/12/2020

Set the Vision for Wangari Gardens

Did you miss our community meeting last weekend? Fear not!

Help us set the vision for Wangari Gardens by taking this online survey:
https://forms.gle/xBuynfMxvg1PGjT37

We need your input on how Wangari Gardens and the surrounding park can best serve our community. In this survey, we will ask you about what features you want to see and what design styles you prefer. We have some limited grant funding and design support to make improvements that will enhance our sha...

11/16/2019

See you all at the Fall Festival 2019 today!

11/14/2019

Women Farmer Fundraiser 2019

Neighborhood event: Join us at Colony Club on Thursday, November 21, 6:30-8:30 pm for Sonny’s Pizza and live jazz music in support of the Women Food and Agriculture Network! All proceeds, plus 10% of the bar will empower women to create a resilient and inclusive food and agriculture system.
Can't make it but want to donate? Do that here: https://wfan.ourpowerbase.net/civicrm/contribute/transact?reset=1&id=1

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/women-farmer-fundraiser-2019-tickets-79981848863

Help the Women Food and Agriculture Network empower women to create a resilient and inclusive food and agriculture system.

10/07/2019

DC Food Recovery Week

We are very excited to announce our 4th annual Food Recovery Week Oct. 19-26! Learn to compost, attend a workshop or film screening, mix & mingle with other food waste warriors & much more! Full schedule https://dcfoodrecovery.wordpress.com/dc-food-recovery-week-2/

October 19-26, 2019 #NoFoodWasteDC We are excited to announce an awesome schedule of events for the 4th annual DC Food Recovery Week! Each fall, the DC Food Recovery Working Group organizes events …

09/20/2019

Heads up that Sunday Yoga will be at 10 am this week with Deb. See you there!
Thanks again to Yoga Heights for making this possible!

09/07/2019

We've been busy this summer sprucing up our signage at Wangari - come check it out and enjoy the lovely weather this weekend!

09/03/2019

DPR Urban Garden Division

Registration open for the free DPR Agribusiness course
https://web1.vermontsystems.com/wbwsc/dcwashingtonwt.wsc/search.html?module=AR&fmid=34173435

07/20/2019

Sunday morning yoga is canceled this week. Stay cool!

07/08/2019

Our Sunday workday/open house time is changing! Starting July 14, we will meet from 10 am to noon to try to beat the heat.

And don't forget about yoga in the garden - every Sunday at 9 am through September 29, courtesy of Yoga Heights. Suggested donation $5.

06/30/2019

Enjoyed making bug houses today to provide habitat for pollinators and other beneficial insects. Thanks to all who came out despite the heat! And thanks to artist Bob Donahue for leading the building!

06/16/2019

Just outside our fence, we have free public gardens that are maintained by our garden plot holders but that anyone can harvest from. We have some veggies ready to pick, and more on the way. Stop by and check it out next time you are near the garden!

04/22/2019

Yoga starts this Sunday at Wangari! Join Lauren Scott of Yoga Heights for a fun, friendly, 60-minute flow class at the garden on April 28 at 9am. All levels welcome! No need to sign up - just bring your own mat and arrive a few minutes early. Donations appreciated.

Wangari Gardens will host weekly donation-based yoga classes every Sunday at 9am, from April 28 through September 29. 🌸

04/10/2019

Join us Sunday at noon for a pollinators workshop - bring a shallow dish and sand, rocks, or shells to make your own sanctuary for these beneficial insects! Remember that Sunday is also the mandatory work day for Team B. See you then!