Strawberries

Almost forgot...There are tons of strawberries, and some of them are quite pink!!

The peas have sprouted!

It was a lovely, cool morning for gardening! The peas are up and look great, so we weeded around them. We put mulch on paths in the main garden and the herb garden, and planted some herb plants and seeds. The clover beds (Row 5, A-C) were weeded and planted, and the potato beds were weeded a bit, too. Some heirloom corn was planted in the 2 north sections of the Three Sisters garden- but we didn't have quite enough seed to finish the last row.

As suggested, we put caution tape around all the beds, in case the usual crowd shows up to watch tonight's fireworks. The 200 ft. roll didn't quite make it around the main garden and herb garden (our garden is HUGE!!!) so we got a 1,000 foot roll. Now we have plenty for July4th, too.

Row 2 has not been planted yet. The weather was so cool, we decided the tomatoes and peppers could wait another week.

Next week:
Row 1- weed as needed
Row 2- weed, then plant tomatoes (from the greenhouse) and peppers
Row 3 - weed, the plant beans in B and Cucumbers in D.
Row 4- weed as needed
Row 5- wait for clover to sprout
Three Sisters- need to finish building hills on the 2 south sections, and get corn planted. Beans and squash will go in when the corn is about 4 inches high.
Herb garden- more seeds could be planted
Paths- some still need plastic and/or mulch
We need to build supports for the peas- any ideas?

Caution tape for Saturday

Ronnie (our neighbor) was concerned that there might be a lot of traffic around the garden on Saturday - with the fireworks. So, we got some yellow caution tape to string around the garden on Saturday morning.

Tomatoes

Hey, tomatoes are small but ready to go in, peppers, hot and sweet, can also go although small and can wait since soil is only 57 degrees. I will be at the Main St greenhouse/garden if anyone wants to pick up. Also have more collard greens and seeds if needed. Thanks for planting a mammoth sunflower somewhere - one is enough unless you have plans for more.

Friends,
The garden is coming very well. We had a wonderful work day last Saturday, and expect another one this week. You are invited to a potluck breakfast at the garden at 9am this Saturday morning (5/9). Lead gardeners, please RSVP to Meme so we know if you can come! Hope it works for you. You don't have to stay and work if it is a busy day!


Status Report as of 5-7-09
1a- A row of Swiss chard, and a row of scallions are planted
1b - turned it over and prepared it for planting (Lettuces, spinach, onions need to be planted)
1c - turned it over and prepared it for planting (Lettuces, spinach, radished need to be planted)
1d - 4 rows of carrots (need more rows of carrots)

2a - (need to be weeded)
2b - (need to be weeded)
2c - (need to be weeded)
2d - (need to be weeded)

3a - 2 rows of dwarf gray sugar snow peas, 2 rows sugar snap peas are planted
3b - turned it over and prepared it for planting
3c - turned it over and prepared it for planting

4a - potatoes coming up (need to be weeded a bit)
4b - potatoes coming up (need to be weeded a bit)
4c - potatoes coming up (need to be weeded a bit)

5a - prepared for planting (clover needs to be planted)
5b - prepared for planting (clover needs to be planted)
5c - prepared for planting (clover needs to be planted)

A - New asparagus has been planted, strawberries have been weeded
B - Needs to be weeded and herbs need to be planted (ask Jill about starters)
C - Path has plastic, needs wood chips. Bed needs to be weeded, corn planted (use rubber gloves)
D - Flowers have been planted in half the bed - other half can be planted

Other issues:

• need to finish black plastic and wood chips in paths
• dig around outside of garden to help with grass control????
• get seeds for gigantic sunflower in 5C corner, in honor of Susan
• stay vigilant on nasty grass removal
• Mike will put in the irrigation system soon
• beneficial bugs??????????
• morning glories on perimeter?

Seeds

IGO has seeds at the greenhouse on Main St - I am headed there now - 9:50 Sat AM Call me 2043985 or just come by and get seeds