Tuesday Work Party

The best reason for getting through Monday … again©

Hey Everybody, two things: there’s so much going on I had to make up and index and there aren’t any pictures.

1. Composting

Loads and loads of leaves to un-bag and mulch

Search for the elusive “Green Material”

See Kelly’s email below for more detail

2. Greenhouses

Finalize bed prep West Green House and plant tomatoes

If not to disruptive, finalize bed prep East Green House

3. Turning Beds in Communal Garden

The Potato Patch Kids are going to turn over 165′ of beds 30″ wide 18″ wide to house this year’s potatoes. If you’re pretty sure which end of a spade fork to use … or if you even know what a spade fork is… you’re more than welcome to lend a hand.

4. Planting in Communal Garden

Speaking of hands… if yours are steady then planting what comes to them may be the best way to spend awhile Tuesday evening.

5. Weed Whacking

Oh yes, there will be Weed Whacking for the masses!

The masses who know what they’re doing that is.

Even though we won’t be seeing or doing any Tuesday evening I just wanted to give you keeners a heads up.

See Mr. Dave E’s email below for more detail … for those of you to whom EARLY is a dubious proposition at the best of times… once the Garden gets its protective gear on site we will be organizing whatever it takes to get more Whackers at it!

Stay tuned or drop a line to info@inglewood etc to be kept current

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Composting Email

Kelly sent out the following email to the Compost Crew thought that it would be of interest to those of you considering a career in the field. =:)

Composting this week Tuesday ….

There is a large pile of leaves in the cornucopia garden that need to be run over with the mower and moved into the storage bins along the east fence. This will be a 2 person job. If a couple people are there early, say 6 PM, and a couple show up later, 7PM, then swap out. There is a mountain of leaves to break down so more than enough fun for everyone.

We need green material to start new compost bins. The grass in the green space next the community center could be mowed using the mower with the bag attachment. This could be done anytime you are at the garden and the grass looks tall enough to make it worth the effort.

Dump the full bag into a wheel barrow and then move the cut grass to the area near the compost bins. The grass was long enough to mow this afternoon when I stopped at the garden but the city may be mowing it tomorrow. The city mower misses spots around the trees and such so there are some areas that can be cut even if the city has cut the larger space. One or two people could take this on Tuesday.

If the city cuts the grass before we get a chance, perhaps we could plan to meet on Saturday AM this week if the weather co-operates.

I moved the compost thermometer to the bin that was started last week. The temperature was up to 135F today and the bin is about 1/3 down compared to last week.

Kelly

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Weed Whacking Email

Mr. Dave E, Chief Weed Whacker, sent me the following email regarding the Weed Whackers ~ its FYI for any of you thinking of trying to take on the Dandelions by yourself.

Thanks for your timely email, Shawn.

This is a good time of the season to get interest in weed whacking.

Your two points are givens* and I would add the following:

1. Debris and gardening stuff must be removed from the rows following gardening….or don’t expect you’ll get your weeds whacked!!  Your garden neighbours might be upset with you!
2. Suiting up is an art……it is a good idea to wear old pants because they become stained green with the fly….wellingtons are good footwear as are gloves and glasses.   It would be nice to have the Garden put up a set of overalls, a large pair of wellys and some goggles.   Gloves and hats should be personal, in my opinion.  I would recommend ear plugs or cotton batting.
3. The southern and western exposures of beds are home to the fastest growth and whacking should focus here.
4. Don’t forget the common areas, the entrances, particularly the front, outside the front and around the back gate as well.

I was at the Garden very early Saturday morning for about an hour (tank of gas duration) and I got about 40% of the area whacked….more is needed.

I’m planning to be on site again EARLY Wednesday morning and would gladly show volunteers what needs to be done and how best to do it.

I bring my own machine to the Garden and  I assume that the Garden whacker is in “Kurt’s shed” and there is gas mix.   We have a large roll of Fire Wire to replenish the whacking string.

*My two points were:

1. have plot renters take a more active role in knocking down dandelions on the ground at or near their plots
2. get more folks interested in Weed Whacking generally

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