Sidestreams - 500 Gardens

In a world of so much doom and gloom it's great to see local leaders continuing to carve new and resilient paths forward of local agriculture and food production. Congratulations to the workers at Mustard Seed Farm CSA www.mustardseedfarmer.com on their transition to Big Table Farm Cooperative! They have a CSA pick up in Hyde Park.. check them out!
https://www.citybeat.com/food-drink/womens-farm-co-op-to-remove-fences-to-food-access/

Mustard Seed Farm CSA Farm Shares Cincinnati CSA Farm Local Organic Farm near me

If you want to see more butterflies in the garden make sure to care for them all year! We all love a good garden clean up in fall, but some areas may be maintained to support the local pollinators. 🦋🦋🦋

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Would you like to see more composting options in Madisonville?

City pilot offers free on-site recycling at several Cincinnati apartment buildings Curbside recycling is available for single-family homes with no extra fee, but multifamily properties have to pay for the service.

If you get a chance to stop by Civic Garden Center to pay some respects to the beautiful Weeping Hemlock, we're sure Mother Nature will appreciate it! Let's start 2026 by enjoying what our beautiful world has to offer before it's too late.

Remember folks, just as we are trying to stay warm and bundled up in our homes during the winter, our ecological neighbors are doing the same in our yards. Don't disturb their homes so we can all thrive together in the spring!

Many native bees spend winter asleep in stems, leaves, and underground burrows. A quiet garden helps them wake up in spring!

🌱 Leave dead plant stems standing; they shelter mason and leafcutter bees.
🌍 Avoid disturbing bare soil; mining and sweat bees rest underground.
🍂 Keep some leaf litter; bumblebee queens seek shelter for winter.
🚫 Skip winter tilling; dormant bee larvae stay safe when undisturbed.
🌳 Leave soft, aging wood; cavity-nesting bees use logs for protection.
🌾 Go light on mulch; open patches help ground-nesting bees emerge in spring.

These winter guests are often the first pollinators in your garden each year! 🐝

Proof that community makes everything warmer ❄️➡️🔥
Sidestreams Holiday Party highlights—thank you for showing up and celebrating with us. 🎁✨

2025 through the Sidestreams lens 📸
So much growth—plants, people, ideas, and moments that reminded us why community care matters.
Thank you to everyone who showed up, shared space, got their hands dirty, laughed, learned, and dreamed with us.
We’re carrying all of this into what’s next. Can’t wait to see you there!🌱✨