Friday, December 15, 2023

From the Registrar: December 14, 2023

 Hello Gardeners, 

 

Applications for the 2024 gardening season will be available starting tomorrow, December 15th! Paper copies will be available, and applications will also be on the website to print (they will not be available yet if you check today):

https://eagleheightsgardens.org/gardeners/plot-applications/ 

 

If you gardened in 2023 and you want to renew your plot for 2024, you will need to submit a renewal application and fee payment no later than February 15th of 2024.   

Please be on time if you want to renew. I want to help everyone keep their garden plots if they want them! 2/15 is a fixed deadline, and it’s not within my power to make exceptions. If a renewal application is received after 2/15, it must be put in line with all new applications and there is no guarantee that a plot will be available.  I try to help late applicants if I can do so within the rules, but sometimes gardeners do lose their plots due to turning in their renewal application late. If you plan to mail your application, please get it in the mail in advance of the deadline.   

 

Please note also that all payments must be made payable to "Division of University Housing", and we can only accept the following forms of payment: checks (no starter checks), cashier's checks, and money orders. UW Housing processes all of the Garden fees and these are their requirements.  

 

The Community Center will be undergoing some remodeling in December, and as a result the location for drop-off of completed applications will vary:   

 

  • From Dec 15, 2023 to Dec 22, 2023 the Community Center will be open. Applications will be in the foyer and applications and payment can be put in the secure drop box. 

 

  • From Dec 23, 2023 to Jan 1, 2024 completed applications and payment can be dropped off at the Apartment Facilities office: 

 

      2997 Haight Rd 

      Madison, WI 

      53705 

 

  • Beginning on Jan 2, 2024 the Community Center will be open again and the drop box in the foyer can be used again. 

 

  • Applications and payment can also be mailed to:  

 

      Eagle Heights Gardens c/o Community Center 

      611 Eagle Heights 

      Madison WI, 53705 

(If you mail your application during the time period that the Community Center is closed it will be redirected to the Apartment Facilities office and I will pick it up there). 

 

Please email me with any questions. 

 

Planning next season’s garden can be a nice way to get through the cold weather and short days! This garden planning tool from Johnny’s might be helpful if you’re interested: https://www.johnnyseeds.com/growers-library/methods-tools-supplies/market-gardening/planning-plotting-your-market-or-backyard-garden.html 

Best,

Lily 

Thursday, November 2, 2023

From the Registrar: November 2, 2023

 Hello Gardeners, 

Parking availability extended along Eagle Heights Drive: University Apartments has agreed to extend the gardener parking along Eagle Heights Drive for Eagle Heights gardeners until Nov 15th due to the delay in leaf mulch deliveries. After 11/15 no parking will be permitted there for the remainder of the winter. Parking is also still available at University Houses. 


Leaves delivered: I’m pleased to be able to say that the leaf mulch deliveries have begun. It also looks like we will have some nice weather this weekend to put the Gardens to bed. It’s not too late to plant garlic if you haven’t yet. http://www.eagleheightsgardens.org/tips/garden_manual_v_1.12.pdf (page 80)     


Please remember to return all tools and carts to the sheds after you use them. They will be put inside for the winter. If they are abandoned in the snow all winter the handles will rot. 


Translation and/or proofreading request: We are in need of some translation and proofreading for the 2024 applications. We need the following: 

    • A translator to update the Chinese application with changes for 2024.  
    • A proofreader for the 2024 Spanish application. 
    • A proofreader for the 2024 Turkish application. 
    • Other translations of the application in any language are always welcome! If you are interested in translating the application into a language that we do not have available yet, please let me know. 

Thanks, and happy gardening,  

Lily 

 

 

Friday, October 27, 2023

From the Registrar: October 27, 2023

 Hello Gardeners, 

Closing day extended and leaf mulch updateClosing day at the gardens will be extended a week. It will now be Sunday November 12thWe have just learned that leaf mulch deliveries can be expected to begin next week but most of the deliveries will be in mid-November. We will ensure that carts and tools are available for those that want to spread leaf mulch on their plots once it arrives. 

Freeze warning: There is a freeze warning for tonight. If you still have plants that are sensitive to coldtoday is the day to harvest everything and bring it indoors. The forecast after today only looks colder, and we may get some snow in the next week. 

 

Thanks, and happy gardening,  

Lily