After some posts on social media about our city's Happy Valley community orchards, some people are asking who's in charge of looking after them.

The orchard was planted at the end of May by Prince Arthur Elementary School students, but pictures posted online earlier this week show much of it has become overgrown with weeds and appears unkempt.

Sarah Regent, Parks Gardener for the City of Moose Jaw, details who all plays a role in caring for the garden.

"The South Central Food Security Network is the one that got the grant for the orchard, so they're the ones helping to coordinate the planting, getting the wire up, and that kind of thing. It's a community orchard so the whole idea is to help out with it as a community and to really take ownership of it. The City is helping us out a lot, especially with watering. They typically will mow it a couple times a year."

If you're interested in helping out or just want to enjoy the park and get your hands dirty, Regent says there are lots of ways to help.

"Definitely pulling weeds is a big one that anyone can do right now. We also do have a stock pile of mulch. Picking garbage is a big one; there’s always going to be garbage blowing in from anywhere especially since it is a big open space. In the future we will be looking at days where you can help repair the wiring and eventually take it off once the trees get established."

If you'd like to get a group together to plan a day of weed pulling or maintenance, Regent details how that can be done as well.

"I would definitely start with the South Central Food Security Network because that’s who’s going to help everyone coordinate to make a work group, because many hands make light work."

And for those looking to do some produce picking, there are other options available in the Friendly City.

"Don’t forget we have an established orchard over on Thatcher Drive West between VLA Gate and Simcoe Street."

There is also a public community orchard located in Wakamow Valley.