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Tree Planting – 2021

On Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021 a group of gardeners planted 16 trees and 9 shrubs along the east side and a bit of the north side of the garden property.   Trees For Houston brought in the trees and taught the volunteers how to plant.  But the Trees For Houston crew of four did most of […]

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Adopt A Citrus Tree

Goal:  To improve the health and bring into production our many citrus trees which have been in the ground for 8 years without significant fruiting. Care and Feeding of Your Tree (per Texas Agrilife Agent, Robert Richter) Feeding:  Fertilize ASAP with at least 10 pounds of Microlife (which WCG will supply) to anyone adopting a tree.  Add […]

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Orchard Maps

The two orchards at Westbury Community Garden include over 40 citrus, fig and other fruit trees. Have you wondered what varieties have been planted? Can you help fill in the details on the numbered trees on the maps? Mouse over each dot to see tree info. Front Orchard   North 40

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Tree Farm at Westbury Community Garden

  On June 25, 2014, crews arrived to re-pot 170 trees and set up a drip irrigation system for the new Tree Farm at Westbury Community Garden. The seeds for this project (pun intended) came from Trees for Houston, who provided the trees, pots, and the expertise to set up the irrigation system. Scotts Miracle-Gro , always a […]

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