Open 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, […]
The weather forecast shows several days with temperatures in the 90s so we'll be monitoring beds and plants for adequate watering. Beds along the west fence were recently planted with sweet potato slips that will need daily hand watering. Pole beans and cucumbers are continuing to get tall enough to train them to the supports […]
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 BOLO for hornworm caterpillars and Japanese beetles
Tasks for the day: Harvesting peppers, onions and eggplant Hand-watering beds without irrigation, as needed Washing, weighing, and transporting harvested produce
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 BOLO for Japanese Beetles
Tasks for the day: Hand-water non-irrigated beds, as needed Assess plant health Treat for any noted diseases and/or pests
Now that Summer is officially here, work hours in the garden will be scheduled earlier in the day to avoid the heat and any afternoon thunderstorms that usually pop up this time of year. Plant progress All onions were harvested and are curing off-site before being donated to the Lake Norman Food Mission. Tomatoes are […]
Tasks for the day: Harvesting peppers and eggplant Hand-watering beds without irrigation, as needed Washing, weighing, and transporting harvested produce (off-site)
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 Install drip irrigation lines in newly planted potato beds (4)
Tasks for the day: Harvesting peppers and eggplant Hand-watering beds without irrigation, as needed Washing, weighing, and transporting harvested produce (off-site)
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 BOLO for Japanese Beetles and Tomato Hornworms Weeding
Looking for volunteers to learn how to manage the garden for the week of 28 June - 4 July. This is an orientation event with the Garden Manager.