Hello Gardeners,
Garlic: Some early varieties of garlic are ready to harvest. It’s a little earlier than usual this year due to the weather. So, if you haven’t already, check your garlic!
Watering: I know it’s been terribly dry, but please remember that you must be present while watering your garden. This means no sprinklers left running while you’re away. Not only is it nice for your neighbors to have the spigot accessible, it’s also a more efficient to water in person. Much of the water that comes out of a sprinkler evaporates, especially if it’s running during the hot part of the day. This ends up being a waste of water and time. The most effective way to water your garden is to soak it close to the ground.
Potato beetles (again): It’s important to keep the potato beetles in your plot under control, not just for the sake of your plants but for the sake of your neighbors’ plants too. Potatoes often volunteer as a result of potatoes left in the ground at harvest the previous year. If you have volunteer potatoes but you don’t want them, please remove the plants from your plot because they make an excellent host for potato beetles. If enough people are interested, we could consider spraying individual plots with Spinosad.
Painted wood: It’s a good idea to avoid painted wood for garden use. Old lumber gets repurposed in the gardens often, which is great if it’s unpainted. If it’s painted there’s a good chance it could have lead paint on it which will flake off into your garden and get in the soil.
Thanks, and happy gardening,
Lily
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