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photos by Fabiana Cuggioni   click here to open in a separate window Southside_June_2016_Pag_10-11 Rain Dampens the Party but Not our Spirits  By Julia Babcock  The problem with having garden parties in Houston is that we are subject to the ever-changing … Continue reading →

Silent Auction Party May 22 2016 Silent auction & picnic to benefit the Southside Place Community Garden Our annual outdoor party got rained out in April, so we postponed the silent auction to another SUNNY day. Join us in the … Continue reading →

4th Annual Garden party To Benefit the southside place community garden Party with your neighbors to celebrate our growth! Join us for another fabulous outdoor party on the garden lot. Music, food, drinks and fun for the whole family. DIY … Continue reading →

See full story about our upcoming party Sunday March 6 4:30pm  at: http://edition.pagesuite-professional.co.uk/launch.aspx?eid=444cdada-beb3-4050-aa22-24ac1231927e&pnum=0     Thanks, Ben!

This month, I interviewed garden volunteers on why they volunteer. Although the general benefits of a community garden appear to be self-evident, our volunteers have a variety of reasons for participating. Many people may find it difficult to make the … Continue reading →

Welcome to the Agrihood: Building Communities with Community Gardens, Farm Stands and More By Marcie Geffner Agrihoods help build community spirit when neighbors can gather to enjoy the veggies they’ve grown together. Swimming pool. Clubhouse. Golf course. Hiking trail. Farm. … Continue reading →

Last October, we held our first Outstanding Dinner in the Garden. Modeled after the traveling Outstanding in the Field ™ dinner party, we set one long table for 54 guests outside in the vacant lot next to the garden.  A … Continue reading →

and it’s beautiful. Designed by architect and garden member, Joe Przybyl, and constructed under the supervision of contractor and garden member, Adam Gonzalez, our vision has become a reality! You are invited to come enjoy it any time.  Here’s some … Continue reading →

Garden members enjoy a Cucumber Pisco Cocktail before the sunflowers fade.      Cocktails proved to be a great way to use the end of the season cucumbers. Click here for cucumber pisco cocktail recipe