Put the Beds to Bed - Annual pre-winter garden event

Name: Put the Beds to Bed - Annual pre-winter garden event
Start: 2024-11-02T08:30:00-05:00
Location: Sunken Garden, Lincoln,NE

Schedule

Sat Nov 02 2024 at 08:30 am

UTC-05:00

Location

Sunken Garden, Lincoln,NE | Lincoln, NE

Put the Beds to Bed is an annual event that invites the public to participate in preparing the Sunken Garden annual flower beds for six [6] long winter months.
WHEN and WHY?
The turning of soil and compost materials typically occurs on the first Saturday of November. After the season's annual plants have been removed, volunteers will hand-spade the soil and apply a fresh layer of compost. This process has helped establish a healthy soil for next year's planting.
If you are interested in volunteering, please email [email protected] or call 402-441-7847 to RSVP.
WHAT TO WEAR/BRING
Because the work will involve preparing the planting beds for winter. This work includes a variety of types of work like dumping buckets of compost into the beds and turning the soil/compost materials with a shovel.
Participants should dress in work clothes, wear heavy-soled shoes and gloves, and bring a shovel or spade.
The mornings in early November can be chilly, so make sure to wear layers that can be removed if desired.
SPECIAL NOTES
The length of the project will depend on the number of participants so this event could likely end before noon.
This volunteer activity is not recommended for children under the age of 13 due to the level of work with tools.
In case of inclement weather, Put the Beds to Bed will be postponed until the following Saturday in November.