Gettin Ready for Tomorrow

So we're into week three of the community garden, I'm still excited.  Just think of all the fresh food we can provide those in need here at home with this 3 acres. 

Looks like we might have peaches this summer, and something is going on with the apple tree.

We need sooo many things to really get this project in full swing.  I've listed below some immediate needs... if you can help great! If you know someone that can help great!  Give out my number or get me theirs.

Heres some needs....

* someone to adopt this garden tire, fill with soil and plant something in it

* donations for fencing, please specify on your donation "the Garden", we have someone coming out tomorrow morning to advise us on this

* estimate and advice on irrigation needs

* tillers and plow and those who run them, please just come on out tomorrow, I'll be around from 9am - most of the day

* more garden squares planted

* fruit trees

Let's get moving, Beth

Get 'er done

OK guys n gals... time to kick this garden in gear.... call your neighbors, sister, brother, dad, uncle, that dude down the road... we need plow or tillers this Saturday at the Garden. 

We tried tilling last Saturday and the ground was so hard the tiller did nothing but cut some grass.

We also need fencing and irrigation... if you know someone in these fields please have them give me a ring on my cell 281 508 3040, or get me their number and I'll call on them, or get ahold of them and have them come out Saturday and check out the Garden.  We need estimates and donations for these.

We also need a compost bin, if you have one or know where I can get one please let me know.

I've talked to alot of people over the past two weeks about the Garden, but have seen little action, so get ready I'm callin on those people to get them started on whatever we talked about.

I your a follower you'll ge tthis in your email box, forward to everyone on your contact list... we need exposure!!

Happy Gardening, Beth

What can you use to contain a garden?

Hello guys n gals... I planted another garden yesterday, forgot to take a pick to show you all tho.  Oh well... next time.  Thanx again to Celia and the kiddos for waterin the garden last night. 

So I've heard of a few things to use as raised garden square borders... use the comment thingy here and lets see what else we can come up with.  So far I've heard...

Lumber

bricks

tires

bale of straw

and by the way... get well quickly Alan! And hang in there Karen

Happy Gardening, Beth

Seeds Seeds and more Seeds

Thanx Celia for this info, I'm gettin on it today...

Free Seed Grants for Volunteer Projects.

The America the Beautiful Fund has grants available for free seed for volunteers all over America to improve neighborhoods; create new parks and community gardens; start new environmental education programs; or grow food for the hungry, for soup kitchens and food banks, or others. Local groups can apply for a grant of 100 to 1000 free seed packets or up to 500 pounds of bulk vegetable seeds for a project in their communities. The most outstanding projects will be chosen for National Recognition Awards as models of how to nourish and beautify America and create a greener planet. For an application form, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to America the Beautiful Fund, Department N, 219 Shoreham Bldg., Washington, DC 20005.

 

The GROW Award (Gardeners Renewing Our World).

The GROW award is sponsored annually by the Vermont-based Gardener's Supply Company in honor of the late Robert Rodale. To apply for the GROW Award for individuals or groups who are "healing the earth through gardening," write to Gardener's Supply, 128 Intervale Road, Burlington, Vermont 05401, ATTN: GROW Award.

Monday Update

Hello fellow Gardeners... Thank you Celia, Aleesa & Andrew for watering the garden this evenin... you all ROCK!!  

I spoke with Russell, that has the storage containers west of town, near hospital, he has a 20 ft one for $1950 delivered... wouldn't budge on that price.  I'll keep looking.

I also went to Awards n More and found out they have a marker that would work great under the trees and its only $15 engraved.  They were out but said they ordered more last Friday and they should be in Tues-Wed, so I'll go back by and check it out the end of this week.

The bricks are unloaded and ready to border beds.... 

I also completed the letter requesting donations from area businesses and the letter inviting groups to come plant a garden square.    Drop me an email if you want a copy for your group or business.  I'll be printing some Tuesday and they will start going out in the mail.

Don't forget about the car wash Saturday at the MOW building, Noon-4pm, I'll be out there working in the garden... come by and say hi

Happy Gardening, Beth 

Garden Needs

We seem to have alot of border material & seeds all the sudden... now we need garden soil....

FOUR EASY STEPS TO COMPOSTING

Starting Your Own Compost Bin  



Step One: Choose a 4' x 4' area to place bin or pile, preferably in the shade. Add a layer of "brown" organic materials rich in carbon, like straw, leaves or chopped twigs.

Step Two: Add water as you add organic materials to the pile so the materials are damp like a sponge, not soggy.

Step Three: Add green organic materials that are rich in nitrogen, like grass clippings. Continue to add equal amounts in weight of "green" and "brown" organic materials.

Step Four: A properly made pile will reach temperatures up to 160 degrees F. in a day or two. The pile will settle during the process that may last from a few weeks to a few months. Turning the pile after the first week will speed up the process. Compost is ready for use when it appears dark, brown, crumbly and will have an earthy smell. Compost added to the garden, landscape and lawn will provide benefits of plant growth, water retention and protects plants from pests and diseases.