From the Registrar: June 20, 2025

Hello Gardeners,  

Row cover available: We have row cover available again for purchase. Please let me know if you’d like some. Pieces are approximately 7 ft x 20 ft and they are $5 each, cash only. http://eagleheightsgardens.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/row_cover_handout.pdf     

 

Drone flight scheduled: There will be an approved drone flight over the Eagle Heights Garden area on Monday, June 23rd between 10 am and 1 pm. Normally drones are not permitted in the Preserve, but permission is sometimes granted for research purposes. They will be mapping areas in the Biocore Prairie to the North and east of the gardens.  

 

Mulch alternatives: We have run out of leaf mulch very early at both garden sites this year. Unfortunately, we did not receive the amount of leaves that we needed last fall. We expect to receive what we need this fall, but in the meantime, we don’t have all the resources we usually have to keep weeds down. Some alternative mulches to consider are: 

• Paper bags and cardboard- These can work quite well to prevent weed growth when laid out over the soil. 
• Straw- Organic straw can sometimes be difficult to find and is not always sold in stores. There are farmers in the area that sell this though, and they sometimes advertise online.  
• Grass clippings- This can work well if there are not too many weeds in the grass that will spread to your garden. If used, grass clippings should not be spread too thickly while they are green. 
  
  

We will continue to receive deliveries of wood chips at both gardens throughout the season when they are available to us. 

UH plots available: Due to some recent cancellations, we now have some open plots at University Houses gardens. If you know of anyone that is interested in having a plot this season, please let them know. They can contact me with any questions, and applications are available here: https://eagleheightsgardens.org/gardeners/plot-applications/ 

 

Thanks, and happy gardening,    

Lily    

 

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