OTCG Workday

Last November the gardeners of the Old Town Community Garden gathered from a workday full of moving wheelbarrow loads of soil to the newly built raised beds.

The day was filled with friends and laughter. And also gave the gardeners a chance to reminisce about the past season and to discuss plans for the upcoming season.

Come by the garden and see the results of all the hardwork!

OTCG Workday

On Saturday, November 3, the OTCG Gardeners met for a morning of hard work to assemble the frames for the raised beds.

The morning was also filled with laughter, friendship, memories, fun and fulfillment.

Here are some pictures from that morning. Don't forget to come by the garden and see the completed frames!

Thanks everyone for your hard work and the laughs!

Garden Grand Opening...May 19

Our new arbor.


Al, Beverly, Amanda, and Dave prepare for the festivities.


Carlene, Jessica, Crystal, Gary, Lin, and Dana enjoy the fellowship of the morning.


Amanda has nicknamed Gary (shown above) and Al (shown below) The Bug Guys --in honor of their helpful knowledge of identifying good and bad bugs-- and made them these great looking buttons.



Eileen adds last minute prep to some of the gardens.


Amanda organizes the T-shirts and Door Prizes.


Scott welcomes gardeners and guests and shares the vision of the garden.


Diane and Michael, our newest gardeners.






Lori, OTCG Chairman, introduces the garden executive committee.


Ribbon Cutting Ceremony!


Lisa, Kelly, and the invaluable/hard-working/fun-spirited Maureen-our CCA garden liaison.




Kelly enjoys the morning fun.


Carlene's first year at gardening is off to a great start! She is applying all the tips she's learning from the experienced gardeners; and her garden is proof that even a beginner can have an awesome garden!


Julie and Laura survey their garden.


Dave and Alva...known for the 'come back' garden and the one week miracle that happened after they applied the garden tips Al gave them in a training session.


Al, Amanda, Dave, and Gary model the new garden t-shirts.


Jeff announcing the winners of the raffle prizes.


The compost pile is cooking at 160 degrees!


Connie Smith and Jessica...working on the Girl Scout's plot -- 15 hours to go for that Bronze patch!


CCA Chaplain Paul, Dennis and Beverly Michelson.


Amanda and Lisa tour the garden; Lisa has been an invaluable asset for us in working with and understanding city ordinances!


The CCA refrigerated truck that makes runs between the food bank and CCA food pantry spreads the word about the garden, as seen in the photos shown here (above and below).



Jessica and Crystal organic gardening friends sharing two plots.


Going green....the Maynards don their new garden Ts.


Madison helps Lori harvest tomatoes.

Garden Plots Still Available!

Garden Plots Still Available!

Join other gardeners, experienced and non-experienced in the Old Town Community Garden. Located in Lewisville behind the CCA offices at 200 Mill Street, 6’ x 10’ plot sizes are available for a $10 rental fee.

All gardeners receive a packet that provides helpful tips on gardening including plant selection, planing schedules, and good and bad bugs.

This is an awesome opportunity to build community, make new friends, and learn from each other as we all share our love of the outdoors and gardening! Join us for the fun, education, and fellowship experiences!

Our next meeting is Tuesday, March 27 at 6:30pm at the Christian Community Action offices located at 200 Mill Street, Lewisville.

The Garden will be blessed by Reverend Paul Lucido on Saturday, March 31 at 9:00am; light refreshments will be served.

To sign-up for a garden spot, contact Jessica Trent, Garden Coordinator email: trentjn@verizon.net or phone: 972/315.8265

According to the Master Plan

Young and "not as young," Longhorns and Aggies, experienced and inexperienced, volunteers came alongside one another making new friendships, having fun, and bringing the Community Garden to life according to the Master Plan. What a beautiful morning to spend a few hours outdoors with excited anticipation of our new Garden!

Volunteers prepare the Garden walkways.

Shannon's son, Ty, proves no job is too small, nor any volunteer too small to make a big contribution!


Shannon spreads the walkway mulch.


Carlene creates another needed pathway!