Onion sets arrived and are ready for planting. Three beds are allocated: Bed 10 | Red Candy Onion F1 Bed 13 | Yellow Sweet Spanish Onion F1 Bed 19 | Candy Onion F1 Beds will be weeded first if needed before onions are planted using planting guidelines. Beds will then be mulched and watered. Volunteers […]
We will be wheelbarrowing stone from the pile in the parking lot to two locations in the garden where new 2' W x 9.5' L x 32" H beds will be installed in the coming weeks. We will also add stone to the community garden walking paths where needed. For Volunteers | Tasks involve lifting, […]
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, […]
Now that nighttime temperatures are forecast to be favorable for getting plants in the ground without fear of frost, today's activities will include watering beds with existing plants, and getting a few new beds planted with eggplant and peppers. The garden irrigation system is active so as plants go into beds, irrigation lines will be […]
Project Day at the Community Garden The event is open to all volunteers. United Way is providing labor assistance to help us get a few sprucing-up projects completed. We have several wrought iron benches, a table, and six chairs to rejuvenate after being out in the weather for several seasons. Tasks will involve light sanding […]
The Community Garden is starting to come to life with new plants and growth. Volunteer opportunities this week will focus on getting irrigation lines activated in planted beds, hand watering, getting straw mulch around plants, and adding plant supports where needed. The Garden Manager or Master Gardeners will be on site when the garden is […]
The garden will be open to perform general maintenance tasks. Check plant condition Observing for insects and signs of disease Hand watering Weeding
Garden maintenance tasks Hand watering to include the perennial flower beds Adding irrigation lines to planted beds Topping off flagged beds with Soil3 humus Planting Peppers Tomatoes
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 tasks Continue to install irrigationfor planted beds Hand water, to include perennial flower beds Check on plant health
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. […]
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