Historic Triangle Learning Garden Prepares To Launch the 2026 Season
The Historic Triangle Learning Garden marks its 16th year with continued enthusiasm. Recently, it expanded from 15 to 34 beds and began growing produce for food banks, donating about 600 pounds in 2025. The Garden’s strong bond with Child Development Resources (CDR) dates back years, supporting children’s nutrition and gardening education. Three years ago, CDR purchased the Community Services Building next to the Garden. They have been renovating the building and grounds, and they are nearing completion. They plan to move in this February and will ramp up services over the coming months. Renovations include new fencing, landscaping with a retention pond along Waller Mill Road, and extensive playgrounds beside and behind the building.
Our Garden has had to make, and will continue to make, some adjustments. Fortunately, CDR has been very supportive, making concessions and adjustments so we can stay effective and work together. We will continue to maintain a gravel road access near the Garden for material deliveries and for less able gardeners to get close to the Garden. CDR works with neurologically challenged children and needs direct line-of-sight camera monitoring for safety. To accommodate this, we changed part of our front fencing and relinquished a section of our border garden.
One of our projects with CDR is a Sensory Garden designed to stimulate the senses of sight (color), smell, hearing (rustling leaves, etc.), and taste for their children. We’ve had planning discussions with their therapists and may adjust plans to meet the needs of younger children, while also making it attractive for older kids and a rest area for adults and gardeners. The area has been tilled, with planting scheduled for this spring, and a new Trex bench has been donated by Elizabeth Omasta’s team.
Other beds are used for personal or donation gardening, protected by tall fencing and underground wire from pests, with a $25 annual fee supporting Garden expenses. Interested individuals are encouraged to join, grow food, or help with projects. Gardeners are asked to confirm their interest for 2026, as unclaimed beds will be reassigned. A planning meeting will be announced soon.
For more information, contact Bill Dichtel at [email protected]