GARDEN MAINTENANCE
The garden will be open to perform general maintenance tasks. Check plant condition, growth, and need for support adjustments Observing for insects and signs of disease Hand watering Weeding
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GARDEN MAINTENANCE | Workday
E. Lincoln Community Garden 1601 Forney Creek Pkwy, Denver, NC, United StatesOpen to all volunteers and Extension Master Gardeners. Our goal is to continue mitigating pop-up weeds in garden common space areas, ensure garden beds are weed-free, trim and mulch perennial plants outside of the fence, and remove refuse from the tool shed area. New gardeners will be shown how to manage plants actively growing (garlic, […]
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Plan for the Week | 17- 23 May
The weather forecast looks like temperatures will remain above 50 degrees at night for the week with above-normal daily high temperatures in the 90s during the day. We can finally direct sow carrots, pole beans, and cucumbers as soil temperatures are remaining above 60 degrees. Plant supports are in place and soaker hoses will be […]
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GARDEN MAINTENANCE | PLANTING
Tasks for the day: Hand water beds without irrigation Direct sow pole beans (2 beds) Install drip irrigation lines
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GARDEN MAINTENANCE
Tasks for the day: Hand water beds without irrigation Check plants for growth and health
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GARDEN MAINTENANCE | PLANTING
Tasks for the day: Direct sow cucumber seeds in two beds Install soaker hose irrigation Hand water beds without irrigation Hand water perennial beds
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GARDEN MAINTENANCE | PLANTING
Tasks for the day: Check plants for growth and health Direct sow carrot seeds in two beds Install soaker hose irrigation Hand water beds without irrigation
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GARDEN CLOSED TODAY FOR WEATHER
Tasks for the day: Check garlic and harvest if ready Hand water beds without irrigation Check plant growth and health
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Plan for the Week | 24 – 30 May
Finally, some much needed rain! Plants are doing well, growing, and starting to produce. Last week saw a harvest of 90 pounds of Yukon Gold potatoes along with Hungarian Banana Peppers and a spicy Big Jake pepper variety. Bell peppers will be ready to harvest this week along with more soft neck garlic. Eggplant is […]
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PLANT UPKEEP
Tasks for the day: Check plants for growth and health. Adjust plant velcro ties to accommodate for growth, as needed Treat for pests and/or any diseases noted For beds without irrigation, check to see if any plants need to be hand-watered Potential harvest day depending on plant growth
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PLANT UPKEEP
Tasks for the day: Check plants for growth and health Treat for pests and/or any diseases noted For beds without irrigation, check to see if any plants need to be hand-watered Potential harvest day depending on plant growth
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Plan for the Week | 31 MAY – 6 JUNE
This week, we'll focus on plant health and maintenance along with harvesting produce, specifically peppers, potatoes, onions, and eggplant as it becomes ready for harvest. Produce will be weighed, washed, and transported to the Lake Norman Food Mission for donation on Wednesday. The Garden Manager or Master Gardeners will be on site when the garden […]