Hello Gardeners,
Velvet leaf: There is quite a lot of velvet leaf growing in the gardens, and many plants are beginning to flower. This is an invasive weed and competes with desirable plants for nutrients. Seeds can remain viable in the ground for many years, and they tend to come up in disturbed soil. Often gardeners mistake it for squash, beans, or sunflowers and allow it to grow in plots. Please remove any you see before it produces flowers and seeds. Pictures can be found here:
Workday opportunities: There will be a workday at Eagle Heights Garden this Saturday 8/3, from 9am-12pm. The workday will involve digging comfrey and taking it to the weed pile. Eight volunteers are needed. Volunteers should bring gloves. The group will meet at the EH garden shed at 9 am.
There will be another workday on Saturday 8/3 from 8:30-11:30 assisting in the Arbor/Rain Garden area. One volunteer is needed and will be working with the caretaker of the area. Gloves are recommended.
Email me if you’re interested, and I will assign spots in the order of replies.
Thanks, and happy gardening,
Lily
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