Patterson Park Community Garden

A non-profit promoting affordable organic food, community engagement, education, and outdoor recreation in Austin, Texas.

Gardener Resources

What We Do

Learn about the steps on how to join our garden as well as information about us.

We post our meeting minutes so that members can stay up-to-date on monthly news in the garden.

Learn about our sponsors and non-profits who support our community efforts.

We produce vegetables and herbs to give back to the community.

Learn about our composting techniques and troubleshoot common problems.

View the composting calendar as well as upcoming events and meetings.

Read our newsletter

Fall Planting & Seed Resources 2020July 15, 2020
As we head into July, I thought it would be useful to share some planting guides and seed resources for anyone who wants to start their late summer and fall harvest. July is a great month to start the threeContinue reading “Fall Planting & Seed Resources 2020”
Compost Tea RecipeJuly 15, 2020
Compost tea acts like a dilute form of fertilizer that can be sprayed onto leaves or used as a soil drench. For a detailed discussion on the safe use of compost tea check out this free extension webinar Making andContinue reading “Compost Tea Recipe”
Compost Troubleshooting guideJuly 15, 2020
New Pile Not Heating Up Three possibilities: Take a handful of the compost material and squeeze it in your hand. If it leaves a shiny residue on the palm of your hand then the pile is too wet. Turn theContinue reading “Compost Troubleshooting guide”