July Garden Committee meeting: This month’s committee meeting will be today, Wednesday, July 8th 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
Garlic harvesting: July is the usual month for harvesting most varieties of garlic here. It will often be mid to late July, but some garlic is ready now, and this is a good time to check. If garlic is left too long in the ground, the cloves can separate from the bulbs, and they will not store well. If the ground is very wet, and mature garlic is left in the soil, it can rot. It can be hard to tell when garlic is ready. A good metric to go by is harvesting when the plants are half brown. Another way to check is to dig up one bulb and see if it looks mature.
Once garlic is harvested, it should be cured for storage. Garlic stalks should be left attached for the drying process. Leave garlic spread out in a shaded, cool, well-ventilated area until it is completely dry. Hanging garlic upside down for curing if it has been rainy recently can help ensure that the bulbs dry well.
Fence etiquette: There are many fences in the Gardens, and this is ok if they are well-maintained. However, many fences in the gardens are overgrown with weeds. Invasive plants like bindweed can cover a fence in a short time, and fences need to be weeded frequently. If you have climbing plants like squash, please make sure they stay in your plot and don’t climb over a fence or into your neighbor’s plot.
Thanks, and happy gardening,
Lily
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