Ryan Schrader, 7, won a best in show, first place ribbon, a medal and a cash award for a pumpkin he grew at the Gomez Community Garden.
Nathan Schrader, age 5, Ryan‘s brother, won a first place ribbon, second place best in show, a medal and a cash award for a watermelon he grew at the Gomez Community Garden.
“We at the City of Las Cruces’ Parks & Recreation Department are so proud of these boys and their commitment to gardening. Keep up the good work!” said Mark Johnston, Parks & Recreation Department director. The Las Cruces Community Garden Plot was rented by their mother, Andrea Ernst, in February.
The Parks & Recreation Department has three community gardens with rental plots for $15 a year, beginning each February first. The gardens are: Tony Gomez Garden, 2250 S. Espina St, Las Esperanza Garden, 341 E. Picacho Ave. and Sage Garden, 6121 Reynolds Dr.
For more information regarding renting garden plots contact the City of Las Cruces Parks & Recreation Department at 575-541-2550.
Information from city of Las Cruces