Hello Gardeners,
Rain: The enormous amount of rain we are getting this summer has made the ground very wet. Some plants, like tomatoes, will suffer from excess water in the ground. If you notice plants wilting after a rain and the soil is holding a lot of water, you can try digging trenches in the paths between the plant rows to allow the water to drain.
Bindweed: Bindweed is a fast-growing and invasive vine in the morning glory family. It has small white to light pink flowers. This grows all over the gardens and is very difficult to eliminate. The main tap roots grow very deep. The best way to control it is to routinely pull it up from the surface and not allow it to flower or produce seed. Please try to remove this from your garden, and from fences. There are some photos here: https://authenticwisconsin.com/field_bindweed.html
Do not remove any plants from another plot: Please remember not to remove plants from any plot other than your own. If plot borders are unclear, let me know.
Watch out for theft: Some gardeners have recently had garlic stolen from their plots. Our gardens are a popular walking place, and this does leave them more open to theft. It’s helpful to get to know your neighbors and keep an eye on one another’s plots.
Lost keys in garden: Someone has reported a lost set of keys in the garden. If you come across these, please let me know.
Thanks, and happy gardening,
Lily
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