* A "tip of the hat" to Gary Weikum who generously donated his time and wagon to help mulch 10 bags of leaves. Please remember that DIGS needs your leaves. Bag them and call Jim (250-740-0317) for collection.
* A big thanks to Helen B. for creating a wonderful chutney from green tomatoes and sharing her creation with other gardeners.
* Jim is working on invoices for those people who took part in the garden run. You should get yours next week.
* We are going to raffle off TWO garlic braids at the Beacon House during the Art Walk on Dec.2. Mike G. created these beauties and guarantees that they will deter vampires! Tickets are $2.00 each or 3 for $5.00. You can buy tickets now from Mike Gillespie (250-753-5740) or magillespie1@gmail.com or at the Beacon House on Dec.2
* The last of the sweet potatoes went out today. If you got some let us know how they were and share your favourite sweet potato recipe.
*Niall Mann has some extra currant bushes to give away
. Contact him for more info. 250-714-1919 or mannniall@gmail.com
* 8 people showed up today and accomplished the following before the rain started:
1. planted 2 beds of garlic ... over 400 cloves!
2. harvested turnips
3. finished grinding the last bit of the woody garden debris, proving that blackberry canes can
be useful.
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