Weeding has begun at the garden. If you notice an area that has been recently cut and have a few extra minutes, please rake the clippings (grass only!) and place them in on the compost pile which is now "cooking" under the tarp. We have a lot of coffee grounds percolating in the pile and the nutrients which the clippings would provide will help to improve the mix. Thanks for your efforts.
If you drive to the garden, please park parallel to the raspberry trench, aka the fence. This somewhat limits the exposure of the raspberry bushes to engine and exhaust fumes. We plan to expend a great deal of time and energy reenergizing the bushes this growing season by adding additional soil, thorough weeding, careful pruning, lots of water and "infill" planting where needed. Thanks in advance for participating in this project. The raspberry crop is one of the defining and unique elements of the garden which always brings praise and appreciation from the public.
After using garden tools, please return them to the areas which are labeled for storage of that particular tool. At a glance, we can tell if any are missing or need replacement. If a tool needs repair or gets broken, please place it off to the side by the water hoses so that they can be repaired or replaced. Definitely hang the pitch forks and don't place them in the storage barrels. The prongs are just about eye height and could mishaps could easily occur.
Lastly, always put away hoses away in the shed after using (with the exception of the South Garden hoses). Be sure to make sure the shed is locked when you leave the garden. Be aware of any other gardeners in the garden who may still be using it. It never hurts to ask!
If you drive to the garden, please park parallel to the raspberry trench, aka the fence. This somewhat limits the exposure of the raspberry bushes to engine and exhaust fumes. We plan to expend a great deal of time and energy reenergizing the bushes this growing season by adding additional soil, thorough weeding, careful pruning, lots of water and "infill" planting where needed. Thanks in advance for participating in this project. The raspberry crop is one of the defining and unique elements of the garden which always brings praise and appreciation from the public.
After using garden tools, please return them to the areas which are labeled for storage of that particular tool. At a glance, we can tell if any are missing or need replacement. If a tool needs repair or gets broken, please place it off to the side by the water hoses so that they can be repaired or replaced. Definitely hang the pitch forks and don't place them in the storage barrels. The prongs are just about eye height and could mishaps could easily occur.
Lastly, always put away hoses away in the shed after using (with the exception of the South Garden hoses). Be sure to make sure the shed is locked when you leave the garden. Be aware of any other gardeners in the garden who may still be using it. It never hurts to ask!
