Picardo P-Patch

Located in northeast Seattle, Picardo P-Patch is the city’s first community garden. With over 250 plots, an abundant orchard of apple and plum trees and numerous specialty gardens, it’s truly an urban oasis.

Come explore this special part of the city.

Announcements

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Get your volunteer hours!

Every Picardo gardener must fulfill 8 volunteer hours by October 31st. Don’t wait until the last minute!

Here are some tasks you can do on your own time:

  • Weed and chip the paths in and around common areas like the Sharing Shed, Pavilion, Barn, and along the walkway to 82nd Ave.

  • Chip the paths near the Giving Garden/South Compost.

  • Pick up trash around the garden and take it home for disposal.

  • Do a dump run if you have an appropriate vehicle. Contact the Picardo leadership team at picardoppatchleadership@gaggle.email to help organize.

  • Sharpen or repair hand tools and wheelbarrow flats. Contact the Picardo leadership at picardoppatchleadership@gaggle.email for guidance.

  • Repair hoses. Picardo leadership team at picardoppatchleadership@gaggle.email for repair items and guidance. Youtube has a lot of great tutorials.

  • Keep an eye out for individual work party announcements on the Gaggle Listserv.

  • There will be another garden-wide work party on Saturday, October 18th from 10 am to noon.

Upcoming Events

“To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow.”

— Audrey Hepburn