East Lincoln Community Garden

GARDEN MAINTENANCE | PLANTING
2026-04-30 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Garden maintenance tasks

Hand watering
Assess plants for insects and disease

Planting

Garden bed prep
Direct sow cucumbers, beans, carrots, squash
Label planted beds

GARDEN MAINTENANCE
2026-05-01 09:00 - 11:00
Garden maintenance tasks

Continue to install irrigationfor planted beds
Hand water, to include perennial flower beds
Check on plant health

Plan for the Week | 3 - 9 May
2026-05-03
As night temperatures begin to moderate this week, we’ll begin planting tomato transplants and continue direct sowing carrots, cucumbers and beans. Garden maintenance tasks will include the addition of drip irrigation to beds, mulching and placing supports around existing plants.
The Garden Manager or Master Gardeners will be on site when the garden is open. Please check in when you arrive to see how you can add your expertise.

GARDEN MAINTENANCE
2026-05-04 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-11 12:00 - 15:00
The garden will be open to perform general maintenance tasks.

Addition of drip irrigation lines
Check plant condition
Observing for insects and signs of disease
Hand watering
Weeding

PLANTING
2026-05-05 10:00 - 14:00
The main task is prepping designated beds for planting and transplanting tomato plants.

PLANTING
2026-05-06 10:00 - 14:00
Continuing tasks of prepping designated beds for planting and transplanting tomato plants. We’ll also direct sow carrots, beans, and cucumbers.

GARDEN MAINTENANCE
2026-05-08 11:00 - 15:00
Garden maintenance tasks

Continue to install irrigation for planted beds
Mulch around plants
Hand water, to include perennial flower beds
Check on plant health

Plan for the Week | 10-16 May
2026-05-10
Good progress was made last week topping off garden beds with humus, getting transplants started, mulching around plants, and installing drip irrigation lines. The rain was a welcome event and plants are responding to the warmer weather. Pepper plants are producing and our first harvest will be coming up soon!
This week will be a continuation of filling up beds with direct sow seeds and transplants, and monitoring existing plants for signs of insect damage and and any onset of disease.
The Garden Manager or Master Gardeners will be on site when the garden is open. Please check in when you arrive to see how you can add your expertise.

GARDEN MAINTENANCE
2026-05-13 12:00 - 16:00
Garden maintenance tasks

Top off flagged beds with humus
Continue to install drip irrigation lines where needed
Install plant supports
Mulch beds where needed
Hand water, to include perennial flower beds
Check on plant health

GARDEN MAINTENANCE
2026-05-14 10:00 - 14:00
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

GARDEN MAINTENANCE | Workday
2026-05-16 09:00 - 12:00 | E. Lincoln Community Garden, 1601 Forney Creek Pkwy, Denver, NC, 28037, United States
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, potatoes, peppers, onions, tomatoes).
Please dress accordingly for the weather. Tasks will involve kneeling, bending, stretching, and light lifting. Bring along a kneeling pad or bench/kneeler as needed along with gloves and any personal tools you prefer. Just to note, the tool shed has common garden tools that volunteers are welcome to use. Please also remember to bring drinks to stay hydrated.
If rain is forecast, the workday will be canceled the evening before and the calendar will be updated to show the cancelation.

Plan for the Week | 17- 23 May
2026-05-17
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 installed in all beds being planted.
I expect to receive sweet potato slips by the end of the month which will be planted in the side beds running along the west fence. Other tasks will focus on observing plant growth, watching for insect and disease issues, and taking the appropriate steps to mitigate any observed problems. There are several beds that still require hand watering (onions, potatoes, and beds along the west fence). One bed of garlic was harvested last week. More garlic will be checked and most likely harvested this week.
The Garden Manager or Master Gardeners will be on site when the garden is open. Please check in when you arrive to see how you can add your expertise.

GARDEN MAINTENANCE | PLANTING
2026-05-18 09:00 - 11:00
Tasks for the day:

Hand water beds without irrigation
Direct sow pole beans (2 beds)
Install drip irrigation lines

GARDEN MAINTENANCE
2026-05-19 14:00 - 16:00
Tasks for the day:

Hand water beds without irrigation
Check plants for growth and health

GARDEN MAINTENANCE | PLANTING
2026-05-20 09:00 - 12:00
Tasks for the day:

Direct sow cucumber seeds in two beds
Install soaker hose irrigation
Hand water beds without irrigation
Hand water perennial beds

GARDEN MAINTENANCE | PLANTING
2026-05-21 09:00 - 12:00
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

GARDEN CLOSED TODAY FOR WEATHER
2026-05-22 10:00 - 14:00
Tasks for the day:

Check garlic and harvest if ready
Hand water beds without irrigation
Check plant growth and health

Plan for the Week | 24 - 30 May
2026-05-24
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 also coming along. Pole beans were planted along with four varieties of cucumbers—two beds each for the beans and cucumbers. Carrots will be planted later in the week as soil temperatures are now consistently above 65 degrees.
Due to having more rain in the forecast, the garden will only be open to the public on a limited basis. Please check the Event Calendar if you are interested in volunteering. Your support is greatly appreciated!
The Garden Manager or Master Gardeners will be on site when the garden is open. Please check in when you arrive to see how you can add your expertise.

PLANT UPKEEP
2026-05-28 09:00 - 12:00
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

PLANT UPKEEP
2026-05-29 09:00 - 12:00
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

Plan for the Week | 31 MAY - 6 JUNE
2026-05-31
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 is open. Please check in when you arrive to see how you can add your expertise.

PLANT UPKEEP
2026-06-01 11:00 - 13:00
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
Weeding, as needed

PLANT UPKEEP
2026-06-02 10:00 - 13:00
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
Prep two beds and direct sow carrots

HARVEST | PRODUCE DELIVERY
2026-06-03 08:30 - 11:30
Tasks for the day:

Harvest produce that’s ready
Weigh, wash, and transport to the Lake Norman Food Mission

Plan for the Week | 7 - 13 JUNE
2026-06-07
This week we’ll see plants continue to mature and set fruit/vegetables. The weather forecast shows several days with temperatues in the 90s so we’ll be on the lookout to ensure 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 starting to get tall enough where we can train them to the supports in the garden bed. Wednesday morning will continue to be a harvest day so produce can be weighed, washed, and turned over to the Lake Norman Food mission.
Last week saw good harvests for potatoes, the remainder of the garlic, and onions from three beds.
Saturday, 13 June will be our monthly workday with Extension Master Gardeners.
The Garden Manager or Master Gardeners will be on site when the garden is open. Please check in when you arrive to see how you can add your expertise.

PLANT UPKEEP
2026-06-08 09:00 - 12:00
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
Fertilize peppers, tomatoes, eggplant, beens, and cucumbers

PLANT UPKEEP
2026-06-09 09:00 - 12:00
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
Water perennial flower beds on the outside of the garden fence

HARVEST | PRODUCE DELIVERY
2026-06-10 08:30 - 11:00
Tasks for the day:

Harvesting onions and peppers
Hand-watering beds without irrigation, as needed
Washing, weighing, and transporting harvested produce

GARDEN MAINTENANCE
2026-06-12 09:00 - 11:00
Tasks for the day:

Hand water beds without irrigation
Check plants for growth and health
Treat for any signs of pests and plant disease
BOLO – Tomato Horn Worm
