Dear Gardeners,
There is some encouraging news on the crane chick that was hit by a car. Apparently, animal control came and took the chick for medical treatment and rehabilitation. It was hurt but is recovering and I'm trying to find out more information. The parents have been frantically looking for it, and I wish that I could tell them that someone is caring for it.
Saturday, August 23 we will have a workday at University Houses from 8 am to 11 am to spread wood chips on the common plantings and paths. Sunday, August 24, we will have a workday from 8 am to 11 am at Eagle Heights to work in the buffer area getting it ready for more planting. If you would like to work either of these opportunities, please reply and let me know which one. I will get you more details.
The tomatoes are coming in fine and the rain last night has really helped since it was getting pretty dry. The weeds continue to grow, but at least the rain makes them easier to pull.  There is still time to put in some lettuce or other fall greens as well as cilantro and dill and carrots/beets. We are hoping for a long and beautiful fall in the gardens.
Stay cool in the warm weather expected this week,
Gretel, Garden Registrar