An Uninvited Guest in My Community Garden Plot: June 2021

Imagine my surprise when I found this creature in my garden today. It is ½ inch in diameter and 3.5 inches in length. The head is to the right and the “tail” end to the left with the reddish projection. …

New Features Coming to the Garden

We have some exciting new features coming to the garden! The board is currently working on adding 12 new beds to the garden, as well as a larger community plot. We are also continuing to develop a community space with…

Rose Garden Dedication

This past weekend, members or the garden, Friendship Valley, and the community gathered together for the rose garden dedication. After many hours of preparation, building, and care, the roses came to life. This weekend, those who bought a memorial rose…

Rose Garden Update

Early in January our rose garden began to take shape. Volunteers built the raised beds and tilled the native soil together with compost. Others researched appropriate rose varieties for climate, color and growth pattern. Even more work went into sourcing…

Frost is Here!

With the onset of frost for the season, the gardeners have been hard at work building hot-houses and protecting their plants from the cold. Come by and see the wonderful architecture the garden has to offer. From PVC pipe to…

New Photos

Compost Delivery

Compost has been delivered! Stay tuned for more information on getting involved in composting and how to use it in your gardens.

Grand Opening!

Although we started planting early, we hosted our grand opening ceremony on Saturday, October 24, 2020! It was wonderful to meet all of the gardeners and see the incredible plots already planted! Here is a link to watch the ribbon…

We are Sold OUT!!!

As of today all plots in the garden are sold out… WOW… what a wonderful response from so many people. There is a Waiting List Signup Sheet posted on the Storage Shed wall for those who would like to sign…

Carolyn Woods: Our New (First) Garden Coordinator at Friendship Evergreen Garden

Carolyn has her MBA and is a certified landscaper through the Desert Botanical Garden. She comes to Friendship Village Tempe after spending decades in high-tech marketing. She works in the new community garden Tuesday to Saturday mornings while she pursues…