Dear Gardeners,
I hope everyone had a great 4th of July! We are finally getting the sunny weather our plants are looking for! I think they look taller every day I visit the garden. The weeds are growing taller too. Make sure to come by and weed your plot.
Please see below for more important Community Garden information:
*WHAT’S GROWING IN THE DEMO PLOT?- This beautiful flowering plant is also a great companion to your vegetables. It is called NASTURTIUM. It has a scent that deters pests from your vegetables. Plant them in abundance because they also attract pollinators. Nasturtium is great to plant near your tomato plants, cabbage, and broccoli because it repels whiteflies, cabbage moths and aphids. All the parts of the plant are edible too! They have a spicy flavor and are high in vitamins A and C.
*WATERING CANS- Please make sure to put the watering cans back gently in the wooden storage box. Close the box carefully. Some of them are getting broken! If the watering can does not fit, please put it in the other box. Thanks!
*GARDEN HELPERS for HIRE- Below are a list of garden helpers for hire if you need a teenager to water and/or weed your garden while you are on vacation. You arrange everything with them and decide on what you will pay them per hour.
*RAW MILK FUNGICIDE- This week and every Saturday at 10:00 a.m., I will be providing a solution of raw milk (from our very own cows) and water to help prevent powdery mildew on your plants. Bring your own spray bottle. Note- this does not deter insect pests.
Happy Gardening!
Alyssa
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