Category: Jacob house

Murrieta AYLUS Lends a Hand to The Little Garden of Hope Project (74th) (6/21/2025)

Reported by Audrey Hsieh On June 21, 2025, AYLUS members were doing maintenance in the vegetable garden. AYLUS members are doing maintenance in the vegetable garden. They are removing the axillary shoots of tomatoes and adding supports. They are also removing weeds and applying fertilizer to keep the garden tidy. They are also harvesting garlic […]

Murrieta AYLUS Lends a Hand to The Little Garden of Hope Project (72th) (6/7/2025)

Reported by Audrey Hsieh On June 7, 2025, AYLUS members were doing maintenance in the vegetable garden. They built a support for the zucchini, cleared the weeds in the vegetable garden, and applied fertilizer to keep the garden tidy and prevent weeds from competing with the plants for nutrients. They also loosened the soil in […]

Murrieta AYLUS Lends a Hand to The Little Garden of Hope Project (71st) (5/31/2025)

Reported by Caien(Daisy) Chen : Watering has been a regular activity for the volunteers, ensuring plants receive the right amount of moisture to thrive. Volunteers also weed garden beds, removing invasive plants that compete for nutrients. Volunteers : Oven Hsieh : 1.5 hrs ea Audrey Hsieh / Ethan Hsieh / Allison Hsieh : 10:30 am […]

Murrieta AYLUS Lends a Hand to The Little Garden of Hope Project (67th) (5/3/2025)

On May 3rd, 2025, members of the Murrieta AYLUS chapter volunteered at the garden of Jacob’s House. Members cleared out overgrown weeds, plant new vegetables including cucumbers and bell peppers, and harvest fresh produce such as carrots and lettuce. They also helped clean up fallen leaves and debris around the garden area to maintain a […]

Murrieta AYLUS Lends a Hand to The Little Garden of Hope Project (66th) (4/26/2025)

On April 26, 2025, Murrieta AYLUS members continued their garden maintenance at Jacob’s House. members harvested more lettuce/celery today. They also cleared weeds in the garden beds, applied fertilizer, and cleaned up fallen leaves to maintain a neat and tidy appearance. Volunteers : Oven Hsieh : 1.5 hrs  Audrey Hsieh / Ethan Hsieh / Allison […]

Murrieta AYLUS Lends a Hand to The Little Garden of Hope Project (65th) (4/19/2025)

Reported by Caien(Daisy) Chen : On April 19th 2025, Murrieta AYLUS members went to Jacob’s House to work on their Little Garden of Hope Project. They started by checking up on the vegetables they planted last week, ensuring that none had been uprooted. Then, they started by harvesting the lettuce which had been continuously growing […]

Murrieta AYLUS Lends a Hand to The Little Garden of Hope Project (64th) (4/12/2025)

On April 14, 2025, Murrieta AYLUS members continued their regular garden maintenance to keep improving and caring for the space. With the weather warming up, the plants have been growing quickly, allowing members to harvest more lettuce. They also cleared weeds from the garden beds, applied fresh fertilizer, and cleaned up fallen leaves to maintain […]

Murrieta AYLUS Lends a Hand to The Little Garden of Hope Project (62nd) (3/29/2025)

On March 29 2025, Murrieta AYLUS members returned to their garden project. Members started their work by carefully inspecting sprouts, pulling out weeds, and checking on the overall health of the plants. It was also a harvest day, the members were collecting the ripe vegetables. They carefully harvested fresh cabbage, tender lettuce, and crisp green […]

Murrieta AYLUS Lends a Hand to The Little Garden of Hope Project (59th) (3/8/2025)

On March 8, 2025, Murrieta AYLUS members returned to their garden work at Jacob’s House, eager to continue their routine of caring for and nurturing the garden. The day began with the team loosening up the soil in a garden bed, preparing it for the next phase of growth. They carefully transplanted strawberry and squash […]

Murrieta AYLUS Lends a Hand to The Little Garden of Hope Project (57th) (2/22/2025)

On February 22, 2025, Murrieta AYLUS members returned to their garden work, diving back into the familiar routine of caring for and nurturing the garden at Jacob’s House. The team worked together to loosen up a garden bed, carefully transplanting sprouts they had grown at home into the soil. With the rainy season in Southern […]

Murrieta AYLUS Lends a Hand to The Little Garden of Hope Project (55th) (2/8/2025)

On February 8, 2025, Murrieta AYLUS lent a helping hand to the Jacob’s House garden project. The volunteers began by inspecting and weeding the areas surrounding the garden beds. They carefully watered the plants and, in some cases, fertilized them. Additionally, they transplanted young tomato, cabbage, and strawberry sprouts into the ground. The volunteers also […]

Murrieta AYLUS Hosts Recycling Event to Help Rescued Animals # 25 (2/14/2025)

Reported by Hsin Chen(Julie) Lu : On February 14th, 2025, Murrieta AYLUS members gathered the plastic bottles and cans they had been collecting since their last recycling event and headed over to their local recycling center. They sorted out their recyclables and made bags of 50 bottles each that could be exchanged for more money. […]

Murrieta AYLUS Lends a Hand to The Little Garden of Hope Project (54th) (2/1/2025)

Reported by Jessica Lu : On February 1st, 2025, Murrieta AYLUS members checked up on the garden. Members started their work by carefully inspecting the garden, pulling out invasive weeds, and checking on the overall health of the plants. They split into smaller groups to tackle various tasks, ensuring that every aspect of maintenance was […]

Murrieta AYLUS Lends a Hand to The Little Garden of Hope Project (52nd) (1/18/2025)

On January 18, 2025, Murrieta AYLUS members eagerly returned to their garden work, diving back into the routine of caring for and nurturing the garden at Jacob’s House. They loosened two more garden beds in preparation for the upcoming round of planting, ensuring the soil was ready for new seeds. In addition, they fertilized the […]

Murrieta AYLUS Lends a Hand to The Little Garden of Hope Project (51st) (1/11/2025)

On January 11, 2025, Murrieta AYLUS members spent the day working at Jacob’s House garden. It was a harvest day, and the members were eager to collect the ripe vegetables. They carefully harvested fresh cabbage, tender yu choy sum, and crisp green onions, making sure each plant was washed thoroughly before being sent to the […]

Murrieta AYLUS Lends a Hand to The Little Garden of Hope Project (50th) (1/2/2025)

On January 2, 2025, Murrieta AYLUS members worked at Jacob’s House garden, filled with joy as they saw the plants thriving, healthy, and ready for harvest. The team was eager to gather the ripe vegetables: fresh cabbage, tender yu choy sum, and crisp green onions. They made sure to wash each plant thoroughly before sending […]

Murrieta AYLUS Lends a Hand to The Little Garden of Hope Project (49th) (12/21/2024)

On December 21, 2024, Murrieta AYLUS members returned to their garden with a sense of accomplishment and excitement. They were delighted to see that the sponge gourds, which had been hand-pollinated the previous week, were thriving and growing strong. It was a gratifying sight, as their careful work had clearly paid off. In addition to […]

Murrieta AYLUS Lends a Hand to The Little Garden of Hope Project (48th) (12/14/2024)

On December 14, 2024, Murrieta AYLUS members returned to their garden work, diving back into the routine of maintaining and nurturing Jacob’s house’s garden. One of the key tasks for the day was hand-pollinating the sponge gourd, ensuring the flowers would yield healthy, abundant fruit. With careful attention, the volunteers gently applied pollen to each […]

Murrieta AYLUS Lends a Hand to The Little Garden of Hope Project (47th) (12/8/2024)

On December 8, 2024, Murrieta AYLUS members continued their dedicated garden work as usual, arriving early to maintain and improve their garden. Despite the crisp winter air, the volunteers arrived early, ready to tackle the tasks ahead. They pruned overgrown plants, cleared weeds from the garden beds, and applied fresh fertilizer to ensure healthy growth. […]

Murrieta AYLUS Lends a Hand to The Little Garden of Hope Project (46th) (11/23/2024)

Reported by Adora Xiao : On November 23rd, 2024, Murrieta AYLUS lends a hand to the Jacob’s House garden project. The volunteers started with giving a once over and weeding out some of the growth near the peppers and lettuce, inspecting the plants for bugs and checking over their health. Watering the plants carefully at […]

Murrieta AYLUS Lends a Hand to The Little Garden of Hope Project (45th) (11/16/2024)

On November 16, 2024, Murrieta members returned to their garden to check on the progress of the new sprouts, ensuring that they had enough water to thrive in the cooler fall weather. They spent the afternoon inspecting the plants, making sure the soil was adequately moist, and adjusting irrigation systems where needed. In addition to […]

Murrieta AYLUS Lends a Hand to The Little Garden of Hope Project (44th) (11/9/2024)

On November 9, 2024, Aylus Murrieta members gathered for their weekly garden work, continuing their dedicated efforts to care for and maintain the garden. The group sowed more seeds, carefully selecting plants suited for the cooler months to ensure the garden would flourish throughout the season. In addition to planting, members collected fallen tree leaves […]

Murrieta AYLUS Lends a Hand to The Little Garden of Hope Project (43rd) (11/1/2024)

On November 1, 2024, Aylus Murrieta members returned to their weekly garden work, continuing their ongoing efforts to nurture and maintain the garden. As the seasons shifted, the group focused on preparing the garden for the coming winter months. They added fresh, nutrient-rich soil to several beds, ensuring the plants had the best possible foundation […]

Murrieta AYLUS Lends a Hand to The Little Garden of Hope Project (42nd) (10/26/2024)

On October 26, 2024, Aylus Murrieta members gathered once again to carry out their weekly garden tasks. With a sense of excitement and curiosity, they checked on the sprouts they had transplanted just a week earlier, eager to see how the young plants were adapting to their new home. As they carefully examined the garden […]

Murrieta AYLUS Lends a Hand to The Little Garden of Hope Project (41st) (10/19/2024)

On October 19, 2024, Aylus Murrieta members gathered once again to continue their collaborative garden project. Under the clear sky, they worked together, carefully transplanting the delicate sprouts they had lovingly nurtured at home into the freshly prepared garden beds. Each plant was gently placed in the soil, as members took their time to ensure […]

Murrieta AYLUS Lends a Hand to The Little Garden of Hope Project (39th) (10/5/2024)

On October 5 2024, Murrieta members continue work at their garden project. Members were thrilled to see their garlic and cabbages sprouting! They carefully transplanted the sprouts into the ground, ensuring each one had enough space to grow. The anticipation of a bountiful harvest filled the air as they worked together in the garden. As […]

Murrieta AYLUS Lends a Hand to The Little Garden of Hope Project (37th) (9/21/2024)

Reported by Jessica Lu : On September 21st, 2024, Murrieta AYLUS members went to the garden. Members got all their tools ready before starting by pulling weeds. They focused more on the beds that had weeds that were overgrowing. Then, they harvested a couple of bell peppers and jalapeños that would be given to the […]

Murrieta AYLUS Lends a Hand to The Little Garden of Hope Project (36th) (9/14/2024)

On September 14 2024, Murrieta members worked at the garden at Jacob’s House. Today’s goal: loose soil and prepare the bed for fall / winter plants. Members have an excellent opportunity to put their classroom knowledge into practice by creating optimal beds for healthy plant growth. They divided each bed into 2-3 smaller sections, leaving […]

Murrieta AYLUS Lends a Hand to The Little Garden of Hope Project (34th) (8/24/2024)

Reported by Hsin Chen (Julie) Lu On August 24th, 2024, Murrieta AYLUS helped with the Little Garden of Hope Project at Jacob’s House. The members got there early to beat the summer heat. Having the sprinkler system working properly now meant that all the vegetables were growing well, but so were the weeds. The members […]

Murrieta AYLUS Lends a Hand to The Little Garden of Hope Project (27th ) (2/10/2024)

Reported by Caien(Daisy) Chen : On February 10th, 2024, AYLUS members of the Murrieta branch worked on Jacob’s Garden. Members started by loosening the soil with a shovel, then pouring fertilizer over it. A variety of plants were planted including onions, radishes, and lettuce. Then, members cleaned up the perimeter of the garden by trimming […]

Murrieta AYLUS Lends a Hand to The Little Garden of Hope Project (25th ) (1/5/2024)

Reported by Hsin Chen(Julie) Lu : On January 5th, 2024, Murrieta AYLUS members helped out with the Little Garden of Hope Project. After greeting the staff of Jacob’s House, the members headed to the garden. They split into different groups, each taking on a different task. Some worked on manually watering each bed and others […]

Murrieta AYLUS Lends a Hand to The Little Garden of Hope Project (22nd & 23rd) (10/1 + 10/8/23)

Reported by Jessica Lu On October 1st, 2023, Murrieta AYLUS members helped The Little Garden of Hope. Members first harvested all the peppers and the garlic stems. Then, members mainly focused on clearing 2 beds and preparing them for the new plants. Members got rakes and shovels and began to shovel up the previous plants […]

Murrieta AYLUS Lends a Hand to The Little Garden of Hope Project (19th & 20th) (7/27/23 & 8/3/23)

Reported by Hsin Chen (Julie) Lu On July 27th & August 3rd, Murrieta AYLUS members helped out with the Little Garden of Hope Project. On the 27th, Members brought along with them a organic pesticide killing spray that wouldn’t hurt the plants, but would get rid of the bugs that ate the plants. They sprayed […]

Murrieta AYLUS Lends a Hand to The Little Garden of Hope Project (17th & 18th) (7/16/23 & 7/20/23)

Reported by Julie Lu: On July 16th & 20th, Murrieta AYLUS members helped out with the Little Garden of Hope Project. On the 16th, the members did some light pruning, weeding, and watered each bed before heading to the local Home Depot to buy pumpkin seeds. When they got back, the members planted the seeds, […]

Murrieta AYLUS Lends a Hand to The Little Garden of Hope Project (16th) (6/12/23)

Reported by Hsin Chen (Julie) Lu On June 12th, 2023, Murrieta AYLUS members helped out with the Little Garden of Hope Project. Since pruning plants when they’re wet increases the spread of diseases, some of the members started off with pruning the tomato plants and others began weeding. After each member’s finished with their task, they […]

Murrieta AYLUS Lends a Hand to The Little Garden of Hope Project (11th) (4/08/23)

Reported by Julie (Hsin Chen) Lu On April 8th, 2023, Murrieta AYLUS members lent a hand to The Little Garden of Hope Project. Before going to Jacob’s House, the members went to their local Home Depot to buy vegetable sprouts and fertilizer. Afterwards, they headed to Jacob’s House and got to work. They planned to […]

Murrieta AYLUS Lends a Hand to The Little Garden of Hope Project (10th) (4/01/23)

Reported by Hsin-Chen (Julie) Lu On April 1st, 2023, Murrieta AYLUS members stopped by Jacob’s House to check up on the sprouts. The white radishes were growing steadily, slowly pushing out of the soil. The members uncovered the cups and saw that the majority of the zucchini seeds had sprouted. For the ones that haven’t, […]

Murrieta AYLUS Lends a Hand to The Little Garden of Hope Project (8th) (2/18/23)

On February 18, 2023, Murrieta AYLUS members Chelsea Choi, Cathy Liu, Jessica Lu, Adora Xiao, and Hsin-Chen (Julie) Lu helped out with the Little Garden of Hope Project. Upon arriving, the members immediately checked on the sprouts, happy with their healthy conditions. They pulled out any weeds they spotted, careful to avoid accidentally taking a […]

Murrieta AYLUS Lends a Hand to The Little Garden of Hope Project (7th) (2/5/23)

Reported by Hsin Chen (Julie) Lu On February 5, 2023, Murrieta AYLUS members Jessica Lu and Hsin-Chen (Julie) Lu helped out with The Little Garden of Hope project. When they arrived, the members were pleasantly surprised to see that the white radish sprouts had grew new leaves even after being almost entirely consumed by the […]

Murrieta AYLUS Lends a Hand to The Little Garden of Hope Project (4th) (12/04/22)

Reported by : Julie Lu On December 4, 2022, Murrieta AYLUS members Cathy Liu, Jessica Lu, and Hsin-Chen (Julie) Lu helped out with The Little Garden of Hope project. When they arrived, the members first checked whether the seeds they’d planned the week before had sprouted. There was much excitement when they saw that there […]

Murrieta AYLUS Lends a Hand to The Little Garden of Hope Project (3rd) (11/26/22)

Reported by Julie Lu On November 26, 2022, Murrieta AYLUS members Jessica Lu and Hsin-Chen Lu worked on The Little Garden of Hope project. First, they headed to their local Home Depot to buy seeds. The majority of the seeds weren’t suitable to grow in November/December, and the members searched for a while before finally […]