Plan for the Week | 12 – 18 JULY

Last week, the Community Garden experienced storm damage from two T-Storm events to include high winds.  Several tomato-laden plants were blown over.  This week, we’ll try to recover as many tomatoes off of the plants as possible and let them ripen indoors before donation.  If the plants are recoverable, we’ll attempt to restake them so they can continue to produce.  If not recoverable, they’ ll be removed from the garden.  High heat and insects (primarily stink bugs) are also adversely affecting the plants and harvests.  I’ll be aggressively spraying this week to control them. Regardless of the challenges, over 300 pounds of produce were harvested last week. 

Garden activities for volunteers will be in the morning only.  Once temperatures exceed 90 degrees, the garden will be closed to avoid heat-related problems.  Volunteers must bring water or other drinks to stay hydrated.