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Friday, March 29, 2024

Gardening Season to end Oct. 12; Pumpkin Smash set for Nov. 7 at the Garden Plots

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Gardeners at the Ron Ory Community Garden Plots this summer enjoyed an abundant harvest of tomatoes, peppers and other vegetables that thrive in the sunshine. With the gardening season winding down by October 12, gardeners have a chance to reflect on the summer and ready their plots for the end-of-season cleanup.

“We had a successful gardening year, in spite of a later start that was due to restrictions related to the pandemic,” said Nature Center Manager Angelique Harshman.

Volunteer Manager Lynnette Hoole noted that gardeners made a special effort to take good care of their plots and to adhere to the social distancing guidelines, which created a friendly environment where people felt safe and healthy.

“We are grateful for the delicious produce that we will enjoy throughout the winter,” said returning gardener Lorie Piel. “Being out in the sunshine and seeing other gardeners, along with their flowers and garden plots, lifted our spirits and gave us a safe destination to enjoy.”

The Naperville Park District asks gardeners to remove all of their fencing, trellises, weed barriers and any leftover items by October 12 so that park staff can mow the remaining vegetation. Later in October, a local farmer will plow the fields to prepare them for next season.

The annual Pumpkin Smash will take place from 9AM-noon on Saturday, November 7 at the Ron Ory Community Garden Plots, located at 811 S. West Street. Area residents may bring their jack-o-lanterns and pumpkins to be smashed and composted into the soil at the Garden Plots, adding nutrients and water back into the soil. In 2019, more than 5,000 pounds of pumpkins were composted and kept out of the landfill.

Prior to attending the Pumpkin Smash, participants are asked to review the COVID-19 Participation Guidelines for Outdoor Events. For weather cancellation information, visit napervilleparks.org/cancellations.

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Naperville Park District
Naperville Park Districthttp://www.napervilleparks.org/
Created in 1966, the Naperville Park District is an independent, municipal agency serving the recreation needs of its residents. An Illinois Distinguished Agency since 1994, the District is one of only 1% of park districts across the country to be nationally accredited through the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA). The Naperville Park District’s mission is to provide recreation and park experiences that promote healthy lives, healthy minds and a healthy community. The District maintains and operates more than 2,400 acres with 137 parks and provides more than 1,500 recreational, arts and environmental programs and special events annually. Included within the District’s operations are two championship golf courses, a multitude of playgrounds, trails, athletic courts and sports fields, Fort Hill Activity Center, Knoch Knolls Nature Center, two inline skating and skateboarding facilities, the Millennium Carillon, a paddle boat quarry, historic Centennial Beach, and the beautiful Riverwalk.

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