Join us for the annual lavender upick sale at interbay ppatch. Despite a history of success and community building, seattles ppatch program faces an uncertain future as development pressures increase. Most plants can be planted by seed here in seattle we are quite fortunate in that way. Pea patch guidelines organic gardening information. Beautiful gardens and even better view just across 8th of the sound christy petersen. Our pea patch is for neighborhood residents to participate in, gather for community events and gives our local elementary school an education opportunity for their students. Andrew lewis was sworn in as a new city council member at the p patch. This is a very well maintained pea patch with less pilfering than ive seen at others. Many gardens have built plots accessible to the disabled, using raised beds and. Seola gardens description king county housing authority. For 43 years the ballard ppatch has been a vibrant community garden in the north ballard neighborhood of seattle. If the pea shoots seem too crowded, thin by harvesting the excess shoots when they are 23, for use in salads or stir fry.
All 2020 pea patch plots have been assigned for the 2020 gardening season. In about two weeks you should see pea shoots peeking from the soil. Musician ben henry performed at a small stage set in the gardens for community members to sit and enjoy or listen to while exploring. In 2018, p patch gardeners donated 34,163 pounds more than 17 tons of fresh organic produce to more than 30 food banks, meal programs, and housing programs throughout seattle. Arctic building, suite 400 seattle, wa 981041848 206 6840264. Join us for a lunch on bayview and find out how a life plan community can work for you.
Ppatch magnusons 140plot ppatch garden is managed through the ppatch program within the seattle department of neighborhoods. Eastlake ppatch community gardens 2900 fairview ave e seattle wa 98102. To prevent spread of covid19 the city of seattle has temporarily closed all public facing service counters. Get ready for halloween at seattlearea pumpkin patches. Lake union apartments originally published june 26, 2015 at 12.
Bayviews interior spaces are filled with incredible works of art of historical. This garden offers important green space in the ballard neighborhood and provides numerous services and opportunities to the local community. If you would like to be placed on the wait list, you have 3 options. As the coronavirus covid19 situation evolves, we are strictly adhering to guidance by public health king county seattle and the center for disease control which are providing the safety standards to use during the pandemic. To learn more about participating in the ppatch program, or to obtain advice about setting up a similar community garden program in your town, contact their office at 700 third avenue, 4th floor, seattle, wa 98104, phone 2066840264, or send an email to ppatch. Many residents frequent the terrace for tai chi, yoga and other outside activities. Patch seattle wastewater treatment division, dnrp city of. Blueberry park ppatch garden bremerton, wa official website. Get ready for halloween at seattlearea pumpkin patches, corn. Join us for the annual lavender upick sale at interbay p. It was established in 2012, when seattle center, in partnership with the department of neighborhoods, designated half of the top level of mercer st. The department of neighborhoods ppatch program, in conjunction with the notforprofit ppatch trust, provides organic community garden space for residents of 70 seattle neighborhoods. He made the case that the ppatch was more than 150.
Blueberry park ppatch garden bremerton, wa official. Art in the garden at the ballard ppatch community gardens. Residents are able to enjoy sweeping city, space needle, and water views atop queen anne flats rooftop deck with pea patch gardens, lounge seating with a. Plant the seed 12 deep and cover, then water to settle the soil around the seed. Centrally located in west seattles highland park neighborhood, arrowhead gardens offers seniors affordable rental housing that is just 10 minutes from beautiful lincoln park, westwood village shopping center and downtown seattle. For more information contact becky blackstock, 2069999677, becky. Guests enjoy the kitsap conference center, two hotels, fine dining, coffee shops, cafes and the port of bremerton marina in the downtown harborside area. To learn more about participating in the p patch program, or to obtain advice about setting up a similar community garden program in your town, contact their office at 700 third avenue, 4th floor, seattle, wa 98104, phone 2066840264, or send an email to p patch. Community gardening guidelines kirkland, washington. If you are a new gardener and are interested in signing up for a gardening plot for the 2020 season, the waiting list is regenerated yearly starting january 1st at midnight pst. The ppatch program is seattles communitygardening program. Monthly contracts and reliable plant and tree rental services are available. Residents are able to enjoy the sweeping city, space needle, and water views atop queen anne flats rooftop deck with pea patch gardens, lounge seating with a.
Baker ppatch, today bradner has 61 garden plots of 200 square feet each. Some of pea patch gardens projects are not in raised beds or barrels and go directly into the ground. As the coronavirus covid19 situation evolves, we are strictly adhering to guidance by public health king countyseattle and the center for disease control which are providing the safety standards to use during the pandemic. It grows about 1,300 pounds of food for the ballard food bank and provides space for 85 different gardens. Residents are able to enjoy sweeping city, space needle, and water views atop queen anne flats rooftop deck with pea patch gardens, lounge seating with a fire pit, and dining tables. Individuals are assigned a plot for a fee and volunteer time toward care of the site. Our garden is located on the corner of charles st and federal ave in everett. After 43 years, seattle ppatch garden in danger of being lost to.
The community based program areas of the ppatch program are community gardening, market gardening, youth gardening, and community food security in the city of seattle. More than 17 tons of food donated by ppatch gardeners in. Development threatens ballards largest community garden. The ballard ppatch, which was founded in 1976, sits on a halfacre. A one hour ferry ride or thirty minute fast ferry ride from downtown seattle, bremerton is truly a beautiful city.
The term ppatch was coined in seattle and derives not from peas but from picardo farm, 3 the site of the original seattle ppatch officially established in 1973. One of the more unique p patch locations is atop the mercer street parking garage at the. Ppatch community garden plots available in select neighborhoods. Upgarden is a green oasis in the densely urban neighborhood of lower queen anne. These food donations came from our giving garden program, which is comprised of ppatch plots specifically dedicated to growing food for donation. See 204 photos and 3 tips from 2 visitors to belltown ppatch. Mirrormont park parks and recreation division, dnrp mirrormont community association 38 raised beds. Our office is located on the 4th floor of seattle city hall. Its right on the water so you can garden with a nice if slightly obstructed view of. The partnership of gardeners who steward the park, from the p patch, master gardener foundation of king county, seattle tilth, and washington native plant society, is captured under the theme of urban agriculture and. The p originally stood for picardo, after the family who owned picardo farm in seattle s wedgwood neighborhood, part of which became the original p patch.
This revitalized community will be punctuated by new parks, pea patch gardens, a trail system, inspiring art pieces, and a variety of affordable housing choices. The term p patch was coined in seattle and derives not from peas but from picardo farm, 3 the site of the original seattle p patch officially established in 1973. Tour arrowhead gardens and become a resident today. Our senior apartments are both age and incomerestricted. The sale of produce, flowers, or raw honey is only permitted through the p patch market garden program or for a fundraiser that benefits a whole p patch garden or the p patch program. Bradner p patch is part of a network of community gardens scattered across the city of seattle. Pea patch gardens greater seattle area 233 connections. Pacific horticulture society seattles ppatch program. Centrally located in west seattle s highland park neighborhood, arrowhead gardens offers seniors affordable rental housing that is just 10 minutes from beautiful lincoln park, westwood village shopping center and downtown seattle. Jun 27, 2010 some of pea patch gardens projects are not in raised beds or barrels and go directly into the ground. Jun 16, 2019 the ballard p patch, which was founded in 1976, sits on a halfacre. Pea patch gardens and greenhouse, blackie, alberta. These food donations came from our giving garden program, which is comprised of p patch plots specifically dedicated to growing food for donation.
Lettuces, carrots and radishes need only be planted a halfinch deep. The p patch community gardening program, a program of the city of seattle department of neighborhoods, oversees 89 ppatches distributed throughout the city. Bayviews outdoor terrace includes a manicured lawn, hummingbird garden, pea patch gardens, greenhouse and beautiful views of the city and puget sound. He made the case that the p patch was more than 150. Former residents will have the chance to return to 177 attractive new rental units. Located in bradner gardens park the p patch is surrounded by demonstration gardens, art elements, and unique garden structures. More on the community pea patch and sharing the bounty of gardens.
Lettuces, carrots and radishes need only be planted a. In his remarks, he said he talked with the mayor and deputy mayor to ask why the ppatch at the seattle center was being thrown out for 100 parking spaces. In 2018, ppatch gardeners donated 34,163 pounds more than 17 tons of fresh organic produce to more than 30 food banks, meal programs, and housing programs throughout seattle. Get ready for halloween at seattlearea pumpkin patches, corn mazes and haunted houses originally published october 11, 2017 at 12. Jun 11, 2015 all proceeds from the event go to support the community garden and its giving gardens where food is grown for donation. Peapatch gardens are a big selling point for these ecofriendly s. Since 1973, seattles ppatch program p for the picardo farm, seattles first community garden has served thousands of gardeners. Jessica klein distefano president pea patch gardens.
Ppatchers that negotiate the hill to do their gardening call it billy goats bluff. All proceeds from the event go to support the community garden and its giving gardens where food is grown for donation. Baker p patch, today bradner has 61 garden plots of 200 square feet each. Seattleites with limited gardening space, the cityrun ppatch organic garden programso named. Seattle artist ryan henry ward contributed to the community and the ballard ppatch by volunteering to paint this beautiful mural and add to the color of the community. A p patch is a parcel of property used for gardening. Patch seattle wastewater treatment division, dnrp city of seattle. It was launched in the early 1970s during a national backtotheearth. Bedding plants, veggie transplants and fresh veggies and berries coming soon. This garden offers important green space in the ballard neighborhood and provides numerous services and opportunities. A ppatch is a parcel of property used for gardening. View jessica klein distefanos profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. For 43 years the ballard p patch has been a vibrant community garden in the north ballard neighborhood of seattle. We planted in early april for an early season planting of lettuce, kale, kohlrabi, broccoli, cauliflower, chard, peas, herbs, beets, carrots, radishes, herbs and more.
As of 2015, their program now has 90 gardens, over 2000 plots on 32 acres of land that serve 2850 households. Seattles ppatch program pacific horticulture society. In seattle, where citysponsored pea patches may or may not have been invented, there are community gardens of the citymanaged variety in more than 90 locations. We invite you to enjoy a stroll through the arts district, bremerton naval museum, boardwalk. One of the first ppatches in the seattle community garden program, the ballard ppatch is located a short distance off of nw 85th st and 25th nw. Aug 10, 2016 seattle artist ryan henry ward contributed to the community and the ballard p patch by volunteering to paint this beautiful mural and add to the color of the community. It was established in 2012, when seattle center, in partnership with the department of neighborhoods. P patch community gardens p patch community gardens mission statement the department of neighborhoods p patch program, in conjunction with the notforprofit p patch trust, provides organic community garden space for residents of 70 seattle neighborhoods. In his remarks, he said he talked with the mayor and deputy mayor to ask why the p patch at the seattle center was being thrown out for 100 parking spaces. P patch community garden plots available in select neighborhoods. More on the community pea patchand sharing the bounty of. Parents can lightly draw rows in the soil for kids to plant in. Kirklands policy is to fully comply with title vi of the civil rights act by prohibiting discrimination against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin or sex in the provision of benefits and services resulting from its programs and activities.
Most are on public land, although the city also assists a large variety of nongovernment ownerships, from churches to immigrant associations. Ppatches are city of seattlesanctioned community garden spaces where people apply for a small plot and often wait years until their name is. Bradner ppatch is part of a network of community gardens scattered across the city of seattle. Andrew lewis was sworn in as a new city council member at the ppatch. The p originally stood for picardo, after the family who owned. Eastlake ppatch community gardens 2900 fairview ave e. Queen anne flats is a securedentry building with an elegant entryway showcasing a chandelier and seating.
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