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.
This week, the community garden will be maintained by Lincoln County Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners. No events will be scheduled during the week for other volunteers. Please check back for volunteer opportunities the week of 5 - 11 July. Thank you!
Community Garden plants are growing well despite the heat and lack of rain. Irrigation was increased to run three times during the day to keep plants adequately watered and will be closely monitored each day. Tomato and pepper plants are stressed during the high heat afternoons. Garden activities for volunteers will be in the morning […]
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. Treat for pests and/or any diseases noted. Treatments must be applied before temperatures exceed 80 degrees. For beds without irrigation, plants need to be hand-watered BOLO for Japanese Beetles and Tomato Hornworms Weeding
Tasks for the day: Harvesting peppers, eggplant, cucumbers, pole beans, and tomatoes (breaker stage) 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. Treat for pests and/or any diseases noted. Treatments must be applied before temperatures exceed 80 degrees. For beds without irrigation, hand-water BOLO for Japanese Beetles, Tomato Hornworms, Leaf-footed bugs Weeding, as needed