Dear Gardeners,
The lake is melting and the birds returning and it will soon be time to garden! We are planning Opening Day for Saturday, March 28 when the plot assignments will be posted (on the website and in the gardens on the bulletin boards). The website also has more dates including those of the Seed Fair and plant sales this spring.
We are extremely blessed to be able to garden in such lovely locations and we ask that you think about how we can work together as a community to preserve the environment, grow good food for our families and build a social network in the Gardens. Everyone has a part to play above gardening in their assigned plot and there are plenty of opportunities to be involved.
Expect an email about once a week with announcements, workday dates and sign-up information, reminders and seasonal tips. If you change your email or have other gardeners in your plot that would like to receive the emails, please respond to this message and I'll get them on the list. The emails are also archived on the website in the forum under Announcements in case you delete something you want to go back to or are having email difficulties. We have a very big email list and sometimes our messages are moved to junk mail; please put us as one of your contacts or trusted email addresses so you can continue to get these messages.
The smooth functioning of the gardens requires everyone to know the boundaries of their plots, where to put weeds, resources available and how to take care of them and other details. We encourage all new gardeners to attend an orientation (returning gardeners are welcome as well). This is especially true if you have family members that will be gardening and we will have Mandarin translators at some of the orientation sessions. These sessions will start Saturday, March 28 at both sites and continue through the next two weeks with more information coming in the next email. We'll review the physical sites and help you find your plot if you are new.
The Seed Fair is Saturday, April 11 (9 am to noon) and is a great kick-off to the gardening season. We have tickets for some free seeds, workshops, information sessions and row cover for sale. There will be more information in the next email but get it on your calender.
If you've changed your mind about gardening or moved, please let me know. Cancellations before opening day get a full refund and someone from the waiting list will be very pleased to get a plot.
Start planning for what you want to grow and eat this year. The gardens are a wonderful place to spend time and I wish everyone a very good gardening season.
Gretel, Garden Registrar