ENA Garden Tour

by Elaine Nelson
The first-ever Eastside Neighborhood Association garden tour was held on the chilly Sunday afternoon of December 7. Approximately 25 people gathered at Tim & Heather McLeod’s house for a hot spiced cider before walking to several gardens around the Eastside.

It seems a little crazy to organize a garden tour for the beginning of winter, but it was a great opportunity to explore on what turned out to be one of the last nice days before the storm. We looked at compost setups, raised beds built from cinder blocks, terracing, chickens, edible and decorative gardens. Everybody learned a little something, met new people, and got a good walk in the bargain!

Thanks to Tim McLeod & Chad Akins for organizing, to Kate, Laura, Dave, Kathleen, Tom & those whose names I have forgotten for showing off their winter gardens, and to everyone who came out.

We’ll be doing it again this spring, on Sunday March 8. Location to be announced, contact Chad Akins at (360) 357-1407 or Timothy McLeod at (360) 870-5946, check the website, or join the ENA email list for details. We’ll be sure to have some treats, and have better transportation for the kids.

Clubs make a better neighborhood

Your neighborhood association is all about building connections between people to make the Eastside a better place to live. Clubs and other civic groups make those connections stronger! The ENA wants to see book clubs, garden clubs, walking groups, supper clubs and other associations grow and thrive.

We can promote your club or organization in the newsletter, on our website, or on our email list. Let us know if you’re looking for new members or holding an event, and we’ll spread the word. Contact pr*******@ea**************.org and let us know how we can help.

(The ENA does not promote partisan political organizations, and we reserve the right to refuse any request due to space constraints or other reasons.)

Winter Garden Neighborhood Walk! – Sunday, December 7th 2 – 5:00 pm

You are invited to come on this friendly walk as together we answer the question” what do I do with my garden in the winter?” Possible topics include composting, mulching, growing winter greens, putting the garden to sleep, and more! Please come regardless of knowledge our skill!

We will begin at Tim and Heather’s place at 2:00 on December 7th; 1815 5th Ave SE (small green house with garden out front near Fir and 5th) from there, we will wander through the neighborhood and discuss different approaches to small scale gardening at selected “host” homes.

If you would like to act as a “host” and include your small garden in the process please come or call Tim at 754-1556. If you would like to just come and walk and add your thoughts please do! Please dress warmly and see you then!