Hello Gardeners,
Weed and garbage dumping: There was a recent report of some gardeners dumping their weeds and garbage in another gardener’s plot. All weeds must go to the weed pile and all garbage must go to the dumpster. These things can never go in common areas or in other plots. I know it can be a bit of a walk to the weed piles or the dumpsters from some plots, but these are the only options. All returning gardeners have the chance to move plots when renewing. So, if you find the distance to the weed pile is too far for you, please consider asking if there is a spot open that is closer when you reapply for next season.
Tall plants and trellises: Please remember to only plant tall things and put trellises in places that will not shade your neighbors’ gardens. A trellis or patch of tall sunflowers can create a lot of shade, so they should particularly be kept away from the Northern side of your plot. A trellis that runs North-south will block less light in your garden than a trellis that runs east-west and is a better option to maximize sun exposure for your plants.
Workday opportunity: There will be a weeding and wood-chipping workday at Eagle Heights Garden tomorrow, Friday 9/1 from 3-6 pm. Four volunteers are needed. Please email me if you are interested and I’ll assign spots in the order replies are received.
Thanks, and happy gardening,
Lily
Maintenance request form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScyjHBH_xBH229AVwmqTE-2L3znGrLwn3TNJfw2ri9T01MMfA/viewform
Previous emails: https://eagleheightsgardens.blogspot.com/
Gardening resources: https://eagleheightsgardens.org/gardens/organic-growing/
Thursday, August 31, 2023
From the Registrar: August 23, 2023
Hello Gardeners,
Preserving food: Garden harvests can be a overwhelming at this time in the season. If you’re looking for ways to preserve your extra produce, there are a lot of great options. The National Center for Home Food Preservation has guides for canning, freezing, drying, fermenting, and more: https://nchfp.uga.edu/#gsc.tab=0
Or you can also put your extra produce on the share shelf for other gardeners!
Workday opportunities: There are a number of upcoming workday opportunities. Please reply if you’re interested and I’ll assign spots in the order I receive replies.
Lily
Maintenance request form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScyjHBH_xBH229AVwmqTE-2L3znGrLwn3TNJfw2ri9T01MMfA/viewform
Previous emails: https://eagleheightsgardens.blogspot.com/
Gardening resources: https://eagleheightsgardens.org/gardens/organic-growing/
Preserving food: Garden harvests can be a overwhelming at this time in the season. If you’re looking for ways to preserve your extra produce, there are a lot of great options. The National Center for Home Food Preservation has guides for canning, freezing, drying, fermenting, and more: https://nchfp.uga.edu/#gsc.tab=0
Or you can also put your extra produce on the share shelf for other gardeners!
Workday opportunities: There are a number of upcoming workday opportunities. Please reply if you’re interested and I’ll assign spots in the order I receive replies.
- On Friday 8/25 there will be two workdays
- 9-12 AM, Eagle Heights, Weed whacking, two volunteers needed
- 3-6 pm, Eagle Heights, Weed whacking, two volunteers needed
- On Saturday 8/26 there will be three workdays:
- 8-11 AM, University houses, Weed whacking, two volunteers needed
- 12-3 pm, Eagle Heights, Digging stumps and clearing debris, four volunteers needed
- 4-7 pm, University houses, Weed whacking, two volunteers needed
- On Sunday 8/27 there will be two workdays:
- 12-3 pm, Eagle Heights, Weed whacking, two volunteers needed
- 4-7 pm, Eagle Heights, Weeding and wood chipping, four volunteers needed
- On Monday 8/28 there will be one workday:
- 4-7 pm, University Houses, Weeding and wood chipping, three volunteers needed
- On Wednesday 8/30 there will be one workday:
- 4-7 pm, Eagle Heights, Weed whacking, two volunteers needed
Lily
Maintenance request form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScyjHBH_xBH229AVwmqTE-2L3znGrLwn3TNJfw2ri9T01MMfA/viewform
Previous emails: https://eagleheightsgardens.blogspot.com/
Gardening resources: https://eagleheightsgardens.org/gardens/organic-growing/
From the Registrar: August 16, 2023
Hello Gardeners,
There is no harvesting allowed in the Preserve: The Preserve is not only a protected area that does not permit harvesting, but sometimes pesticides are used there, and it is a potentially unsafe place to eat from. We have had a number of reports of people harvesting in these areas. Please share this message with anyone who needs this information. The Preserve surrounds both Gardens. Please contact me if you have any questions about this.
Workday opportunities: There are a number of upcoming workday opportunities. Please reply if you’re interested and I’ll assign spots in the order I receive replies.
Lily
Maintenance request form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScyjHBH_xBH229AVwmqTE-2L3znGrLwn3TNJfw2ri9T01MMfA/viewform
Previous emails: https://eagleheightsgardens.blogspot.com/
Gardening resources: https://eagleheightsgardens.org/gardens/organic-growing/
There is no harvesting allowed in the Preserve: The Preserve is not only a protected area that does not permit harvesting, but sometimes pesticides are used there, and it is a potentially unsafe place to eat from. We have had a number of reports of people harvesting in these areas. Please share this message with anyone who needs this information. The Preserve surrounds both Gardens. Please contact me if you have any questions about this.
Workday opportunities: There are a number of upcoming workday opportunities. Please reply if you’re interested and I’ll assign spots in the order I receive replies.
- On Saturday 8/19 there will be three workdays at Eagle Heights Gardens:
- 8-11 AM, digging tree roots, four volunteers needed
- 12-3 pm, digging tree roots, four volunteers needed
- 4-7 pm, weed whacking, three volunteers needed
- On Sunday 8/20 there will be three workdays at Eagle Heights Gardens:
- 12-3 pm, carting debris to weed pile and weeding fruit plantings, four volunteers needed
- 12-3 pm, tool painting and possibly weed whacking, three volunteers needed
- 4-7 pm, weeding and wood chipping, four volunteers needed
*Two workdays will be run simultaneously from 12-3 pm this day*
- On Wednesday 8/23 there will be a workday at University Houses Gardens:
- 4:30-7:30 pm, weed whacking and hand weeding leaf pile area, three volunteers needed
- On Thursday 8/24 there will be a workday at Eagle Heights Gardens:
- 4-7 pm, hand weeding, five volunteers needed
Lily
Maintenance request form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScyjHBH_xBH229AVwmqTE-2L3znGrLwn3TNJfw2ri9T01MMfA/viewform
Previous emails: https://eagleheightsgardens.blogspot.com/
Gardening resources: https://eagleheightsgardens.org/gardens/organic-growing/
From the Registrar: August 10, 2023
Hello Gardeners,
Weed dumping: Please remember that the only place that weeds can ever be dumped is in the weed piles. Weeds can’t be dumped in the tree islands at Eagle Heights, anywhere in the Preserve around both garden locations, or in the dumpsters.
Plot borders/paths: Every plot must maintain a six-inch weeded border on all sides next to neighboring plots. If everyone does this and makes sure that fences are placed at least six-inches in from the borders, there is a one-foot path between plots. These paths are necessary for many people to get to the water, and they also prevent gardens from encroaching on each other.
Workday opportunities: There will be two workday opportunities this week. Please reply if you’re interested and I’ll assign spots in the order I receive replies.
Lily
Maintenance request form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScyjHBH_xBH229AVwmqTE-2L3znGrLwn3TNJfw2ri9T01MMfA/viewform
Previous emails: https://eagleheightsgardens.blogspot.com/
Gardening resources: https://eagleheightsgardens.org/gardens/organic-growing/
Weed dumping: Please remember that the only place that weeds can ever be dumped is in the weed piles. Weeds can’t be dumped in the tree islands at Eagle Heights, anywhere in the Preserve around both garden locations, or in the dumpsters.
Plot borders/paths: Every plot must maintain a six-inch weeded border on all sides next to neighboring plots. If everyone does this and makes sure that fences are placed at least six-inches in from the borders, there is a one-foot path between plots. These paths are necessary for many people to get to the water, and they also prevent gardens from encroaching on each other.
Workday opportunities: There will be two workday opportunities this week. Please reply if you’re interested and I’ll assign spots in the order I receive replies.
- On Sunday 8/13 there will be a weed whacking/weeding workday at Eagle Heights Gardens from 10 AM to 1 pm. Three volunteers are needed.
- On Wednesday 8/16 there will be a weed whacking/weeding workday at Eagle Heights Gardens from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Three volunteers are needed.
Lily
Maintenance request form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScyjHBH_xBH229AVwmqTE-2L3znGrLwn3TNJfw2ri9T01MMfA/viewform
Previous emails: https://eagleheightsgardens.blogspot.com/
Gardening resources: https://eagleheightsgardens.org/gardens/organic-growing/
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