On March 22, at the Compassionate Houston Annual Fundraiser luncheon, Dr. Bob Randall, co-founder of Urban Harvest and his wife Nancy, were honored for lives dedicated to increasing food security in Houston. The program featured video interviews of Dr. Bob and several other community garden representatives, including WCG President, Debbie Gordon. Janna Roberson, Executive Director […]
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Planting Fall Vegetables
Saturday afternoon members of the Education Committee presented a comprehensive overview of vegetables that do well in the Houston climate in the fall / winter season. On Saturday, September 23, at 9:00 AM, there is a hands-on class at the garden as a follow up. If you missed the class, you may review the slide […]
Tomato Tasting Winners
What fun we had tasting all 45 types of tomatoes that the Westbury Community Garden’s 7th Annual Tomato Tasting on June 3. The winners by show of hand votes in the four categories of tomatoes were as follows: Favorite Cherry Tomato Golden Gem HybridIndeterminateSize: 0.5-0.75”Shape: RoundColor: GoldMaturity: 65 days / early Stunning golden color and […]
The Annual Tomato Tasting Is Back (June 3)!
After a three year hiatus due to the COVID pandemic, the Westbury Community Garden Annual Tomato Tasting is back! We will resume scheduling this annual event on the Saturday after Memorial Day weekend, as in the past. To participate, purchase a Tasting Scorecard at the event for $15. There will be over 30 varieties of […]
New and Used Book Sale
The Founders’ Breakfast in the Garden fundraiser has two additional activities that are open to the public and not restricted to only donors who attend the breakfast. Under tents on the grounds visitors will find a Silent Auction with a terrific selection of gifts to on which to place bids. Additionally, there will be new […]
Silent Auction Fundraiser
The Silent Auction part of the Founders’ Breakfast in the Garden Fundraiser is open to the public. You need not be a donor attending the breakfast to view and bid on the auction items. The auction area opens at 9:30 AM on Saturday, March 25. Participants may place bids on items until 11:30 at which […]
Spring and Summer Vegetable Gardening
This seasonal class offers many tips and techniques to insure successful spring and summer vegetable production specifically for our Houston climate. Timing is everything! You don’t want to miss this important class! For those who need to look back at the information presented, the instructors have offered the presentation material here. The March 4th class […]
Rainard School “Day of Service”
On Thursday, February 23, 2023, 24 middle schoolers from the Rainard School for Gifted Students in the Memorial neighborhood came to do a “Day of Service” at the WCG. The students were very motivated to work. They first had a hands-on short class on herbs conducted by Julie Fordes. The students were then divided into […]
Founders’ Breakfast In The Garden Fundraiser
You are invited to a special fundraising event! WHO: All members, friends, and supporters of Westbury Community Garden WHAT: Founders’ Breakfast In The GardenWHEN: Saturday, March 25, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PMWHERE: Westbury Community Garden Pavilion, 12581 Dunlap St.WHY: This important fundraiser will finance the 2023 operating expenses at the garden. WCG needs your help […]
Willow Waterhole MusicFest
Once again Westbury Community Garden members had a great time representing the garden at the bi-annual Willow Waterhole MusicFest on October 30. The theme, of course, was Halloween! Kids of all ages loved making corn husk dolls at the craft table. Fundraiser donation gifts included Lone Star Bee’s Hot Honey, YUM’s herb-infused sweet and savory […]