January 2 DIGS News from Jim

1. On January 9th Colin will be at the community garden to show us how to prune our 2 grape vines and how to propogate grapes.

2. Colin also wants to remind any of you who might like some apple cider to start saving your wine bottles.

3. February 21 is the date of our AGM. The guest speaker this year is Connie Kuramoto, master gardener and growing guru. She will talk about "Gardening in Small Spaces" and answer your gardening questions.

4. It's time to start thinking about our Little Digger program. If you have any ideas or would like to supervise a lesson contact Jim. (250 -740 - 0317)

5.Is the group that did the seeds ordering last year going to do it again this year? If so, have any details been worked out?

6. It's still seaweed time. I have been collecting seaweed and moving it to the composter. If you would like to help I would love to hear from you.

7. The seeds for the giant onion contest have germinated! It's a new bigger variety! Sets will be available in February. Rules are the same as last year. More info to follow.

8. We are starting a "vegetable clipping binder" which contains magazine articles relating to specific vegetable crops we are growing in the garden. These articles describe tips on growing specific crops like peas or potatoes. Any articles you see that we might include would be most welcome. The binder is at my home now but it will be moved to the garden when the season starts.