Last Saturday’s spring fundraiser, the Founders’ Breakfast in the Garden, was a big success by every measure. The weather was beautiful. Donors enjoyed bidding on a wide variety of donated items in the Silent Auction. There was everything from bags of soil and compost to restaurant gift cards. There were about 30 books in the […]
Archive | 2023
Thank you, Donors!
Please visit and thank the following businesses who have supported the Founders’ Breakfast fundraiser with in-kind and/or monetary donations. We are grateful for the community support. Central Market Costco Farmers Defense Fruit Tree Planting Association Tina Gleave, Etsy artist, Silk Squirrel H-E-B Microlife Niko Niko’s Greek and American Café Panera Bread West U Café REI […]
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 […]
Tomatoes! How To Be Successful
When and where to buy plants When to purchase plants – mid-February if weather is mild When to plant. When nighttime temperatures are expected to be above 45-55 degrees. March 1 is a good date to plan for. Where to buy plants – Buchanan’s, Another Place in Time, Southwest Fertilizer, Wabash. Varieties (cherries vs large) […]
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 […]
Special Farm Dirt Compost Opportunity For Members
WCG will order bags of Farm Dirt Compost at a discount on February 15 for distribution Saturday, February 18. The 1 cubic foot bags of premium compost are offered to members for $7.50 per bag. The MSRP is $10 a bag at locally owned garden centers. Starting February 2, you may place your order and […]