End of Semester Update

Hello fellow gardeners,

The jack frost is nipping at the greens, and we at the Lobo Gardens are putting up our hats for the winter break. But not to fear, we will be back next month to make sure that the seeds we have sown will grow into leafy greens.

Just a quick update...

Come spring time two new sites for Lobo Gardens will be added to our growing list of garden sites. The first site will be at the new Lobo Village by The Pit. The second site will be on UNM's North Campus. Both sites are in the planning phases for how they will look and we are honored to see our efforts coming into fruition in a short amount of time.

Also...

If you would like to become involved in the Lobo Gardens you can either register for the Lobo Gardens course (a.k.a. Social Movements in America) through American Studies. Or you can join 'Seeds of Rebellion' a student run organization.

And  now, more pictures of the Lobo Garden RED Site.

Have a safe and wonderful winter break, from all of us at the Lobo Gardens!

December Update

Hello fellow gardeners!


Things have been busy here at the Lobo Garden RED. We have successfully built a cold frame for our budding little winter greens, as well as completed further preparations for the winter. Tasks like the cold frame have been accomplished successfully but not without their challenges. For anyone who has put up a cold frame to protect their winter gardens will know, decisions like what materials to use and how the frame will be structured have short term as well as long term implications. It was decided by the Lobo Garden maitenance group that the cold frame will be  use both a cloth covering and a plastic covering. Using both materials allows the cold frame to retain heat more efficiently. The structure of the cold frame is made of wood using both an exoskeleton for the frame and internal supports for structural integrity.

Now that the cold frame has been built it was time for the Lobo Garden team to plant winter crops. Planted inside the cold frame there is: arugula, spinach, kale, radishes, chard, swiss chard, micro-greens, micro-green salad mix, sweet peas, leaks, collard greens, carrots, and asian micro-greens. Already there is sprouting amongst the carrots and micro-greens.

Stay tuned for more updates.

 *This just in!* Radishes are available to eat!

Lobo Gardens Prepare for Ol' Man Winter!

Hello fellow Lobos!

This week in the Lobo Gardens is a busy one. Fall is here, and as we all know winter will be upon us shortly. For many perennial gardens winter spells the end of the growing season. Here at Lobo Garden RED we are preparing for winter by planting leafy greens and other plants which will thrive during the cold winter months. By putting a cold frame over our winter garden we are ensuring that there will be enough warmth to keep our budding greens comfortable. 

The frames for our cold frame will be spaced evenly throughout the length of the garden bed. These frames will provide the support needed for the plastic covering. The plastic covering is important because it keeps in the heat, keeping the bed warm enough to grow during the winter.

As we prepare to put up the cold frame, the maintenance team lays out all the wood frames into their positions. 

More updates to follow soon as we continue construction of the cold frame at Lobo Garden RED.

10/10/10 Upcoming Events @ the Garden!

Hello fellow Lobo Gardeners we are beaming in live from Lobo Garden Red, and we wanted to share with you our latest developments in Lobo gardening.

First, we must talk the 10/10/10 event at 10:00 am on Sunday October 10th. The event is a global event promoting personal carbon footprint. The local event will be a walk-a-thon around the University of New Mexico's campus showcasing the sustainable projects that we as a community have been working on. The event will feature local vendors, live music using solar energy and multiple guest speakers. Speakers include Albuquerque politicians,and sustainability studies director Bruce Milne.

For more info visit: www.350.0rg

Later in the day the Lobo Gardens will be promoting an open house to welcome the community to their local garden. The open house will acknowledge key leaders in the movement along with speeches by students who have been involved in the creation of Lobo Gardens. Fresh produce and drinks will be provided free at the event. So come on down! The event is taking place from 1:30 - 5:00 pm on Sunday and all are welcome!




UPDATE! Here are are a few pictures from the event.

LOBO GARDEN OPEN HOUSE!

October 10th 1:30-5:00pm
 2811 Campus Blvd.

Come join us as we celebrate and promote
community gardens at UNM.
Refreshments will be provided.

Tip of the week!

The Garden is looking green and producing vegetables! The water system is underway and it is now time to think of fall planting and building cold frames.









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Tip of the Week!

Here at the Lobo Garden the foundation has already been set and the next step is installing the waster line. When installing a water line it is neccassary that you are aware of what utility lines are in the ground before digging begins...or else you will learn the hard way!  In this project it is necessary to dig the trench 18-24 inches to ensure your piping does not freeze.

Upcoming: Drip System Installation

Broken Pipe

Lobo Gardens at the UNM Earth Day Expo