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Mandala Garden Club

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Planning for spring
At our meetup, some folks asked me about soil amendments and dealing with compaction to be able to start a new flower garden. I'll be diving into this and more questions live here in a few days. What’s one garden decision you’re feeling unsure about right now? Big or small. There’s no rush to resolve it, sometimes naming the question is the work. Feel free to share if you’d like.
3 likes • Feb 2
I recently saw a video where folks were planting strawberries in a vertical setup in rain gutters attached to their fence. I have a perfect spot in mind but I'm weary of starting ANOTHER project before really finishing the previous one, as well as worried about the practical implications of having strawberries on the fence. Squirrels eating it all. Rotting the fence posts with watering. Startup Costs. Winterizing them...
1 like • 22d
@Sarah Melocco You can grab a bag of manure and just mix it into your soil. Bagged soil (or any soil really) starts to lose nutrients as the nutrients break down. But it's not like it'll turn into a wasteland dirt.
Q&A
Hey everyone, I’m opening this space so we can post questions and we will go through them on the next live Q&A. Some of you have posted some questions already and I also received emails, so thank you! this will hopefully keep us more organized. Keep the questions coming!
1 like • Jan 16
@Phyllis Roestenberg For rabbits, you can use mesh wire, or screen cloth to protect crops. For decorative stuff you could try growing things that are naturally distasteful to them. As for squirrels, release the hounds! Squirrels are pretty cheeky but if you teach them that your yard is a dog territory, they will be a bit more reluctant to go eating your things.
3 likes • Jan 16
@Sarah Melocco I don't have an answer to all your questions Sarah, but in terms of wasps and snakes, it really just depends on what you plan on throwing on there. For example, if you throw in proteins like meat and such, you will attract rodents like mice, which in turn will attract snakes. Snakes in and of themselves aren't really that keen on compost piles because they use their dens to thermoregulate, and even on a good day compost heaps are warm on the inside. As for wasps, again depends on what you throw in. Wasps like sugar. If you start throwing fallen or rotting apples, watermelon with lots of the red, or really any fruit, they will find it and they will feast on it.
START HERE: Welcome to the Mandala Garden Club!
Your quick guide to getting the most out of this community Hey friends, I’m Paulo, and I’m so glad you’re here. This club was created to bring together gardeners, growers, nature lovers, and anyone who wants to reconnect with the seasons and build a meaningful, beautiful, resilient life. Whether you grow veggies, natives, ornamentals, fruit trees, or you’re just getting started… this is your home. This post will help you get oriented in under 2 minutes. 1. Introduce Yourself Jump into the Introductions thread and tell us: - Where you’re growing - What kind of garden you have (or want to have) - What you’re excited to learn this season We’re all neighbors here, even if we’re spread out across the world. 2. Grab Your Free Resources Inside the club you’ll find: The Kitchen Garden Course, a simple ACTION plan to get your garden started 3. Join the Conversation Post photos, questions, plant IDs, project ideas, or things you're working on. This club works because we grow together, not alone. No question is too basic. No garden is too small. No mistake is too embarrassing, we’ve all made them! PLEASE BE KIND AND NO SELF PROMOTION. 4. Local Members: Join the Meetups If you're in Fort Collins or the Front Range, keep an eye out for: - Garden tours - Seed swaps - Community work days - Workshops and seasonal gatherings These are a huge part of what makes this club special. 5. Stay Connected Check your notifications so you don’t miss: - Weekly posts - Seasonal garden guidance - Local events - New videos and resources If you miss anything, everything stays organized inside Skool. 6. Our Guiding Principles We follow the three permaculture ethics in everything we do: 1. Care for the Earth 2. Care for the People 3. Return the Surplus These aren’t rules, they’re the spirit of how we show up here. 🌼 You're Here. You're Part of This. Let's Grow. Thank you for being part of the Mandala Garden Club.This community is built on kindness, curiosity, and a shared love for the land.
3 likes • Dec '25
Hello! Thanks for starting a garden club. I've been looking to join one for a while now. I'm theoretically interested in permaculture and food forests in urban environments, although as a person renting a house, I can't exactly follow through on all the ideas and principles. So, for now, I have a few garden beds that'll be my first year growing veg.
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Jiri Karnos
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Active 5d ago
Joined Dec 27, 2025