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 […]
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
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
Garden maintenance tasks Continue to install irrigation for planted beds Mulch around plants Hand water, to include perennial flower beds Check on plant health
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 […]
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
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
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
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 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 […]
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
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 […]
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
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
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 […]
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
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