Community garden sign ups

A sign up for the community garden is scheduled from 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, March 23 at the Hot Springs County Library. The gardens are in a gorgeous natural spot with a lot of potential, Melanie Valentine said, and those who haven’t seen the area are encouraged to stop by C Avenue and Arapahoe Street to have a look.

Valentine is looking to upgrade the gardens, as over the past couple years the weeds have gotten out of hand, particularly the puncture vine or goat head.

The Wyoming Master Gardeners Association recently provided a $750 grant, which will go toward some landscaping and mulching to create a commons area near the front of the gardens; the same spot is one of the main areas of infestation.

Those interested in helping with this year’s community garden are encouraged to stop by the library March 23 or contact Valentine at 921-1798 or melann318@gmail.com.