Please use leaf mulch! Our leaf mulch piles are supposed to be used by July 1st of each year due to DNR regulations. So please, use leaf mulch on your plots. It will be great for your soil too! The leaf mulch available at both gardens is a great resource. Mulch helps the soil retain moisture and regulate temperature. Mulch suppresses weed growth, which means less time spent on weeding, and more efficient gardening. It also helps prevent erosion and improves soil health over time as it degrades and adds organic matter to the soil.
Artemisia Annua: One of the major weeds that invades the Gardens is Artemisia Annua (also known as Sweet Wormwood or Sweet Annie). It has a strong aromatic smell and spreads easily. If you have this in your garden, please pull it out before it produces seeds. Images can be seen here: https://identify.plantnet.org/k-world-flora/species/Artemisia%20annua%20L./data
Insect pests: We have many insect pests in the gardens. The best way to manage them organically is to be vigilant. I try to keep everyone posted about pest sightings and control methods. The best option is almost always to hand-pick the insects off and dump them in soapy water. The gardens are organic, so chemical pesticides are not allowed for insect pests.
June Garden Committee meeting: This month’s committee meeting will be today, Wednesday, June 10th at 7 pm. The Gardens are run by a volunteer committee, and all gardeners are welcome to participate. The committee meets via Zoom on the second Wednesday of each month at 7 pm. Join via this link: https://uwmadison.zoom.us/j/92582024098?pwd=Uy9iQXZMK1dzNmZJRFY2c09xakdTdz09
Thanks, and happy gardening,
Lily
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