Dear Neighbours,
With the influx of new residents, it is probably worth mentioning how the Community Garden works.
We are a neighbourhood association, always happy to welcome new members. We cultivate communal beds and also allotment beds which are leased by individuals.
A lot of hard work goes into planning, maintaining all the garden beds with fruits, vegetables and flowers. We welcome guests to come in and visit (dogs must stay outside, sorry). However, please no harvesting of any of the crops in any of the beds. “You can look, but please don’t touch”. The garden should not be used as a place for children to play.
If anyone wants to learn more or get involved, please attend one of our garden work bees. We gather every Saturday at 10.00 to discuss any garden matters and assign chores. One of the more delightful chores this time of year is harvesting. We have harvested garlic and will be picking beans, cucumbers, potatoes, broccoli and other greens. The harvest is divided up among those who are present that day, and the surplus is placed out on the farm stand “harvest table” at the side of the road. Sometimes, we also harvest mid-week, so produce may appear on the harvest table on any day. These veggies are free to anyone passing by. But please do not pick inside the garden.
Check out our potato towers and the squash tunnel. A new feature this year is our cucumber trellis, 24 feet long, four feet wide and 6 feet high. We are hoping for a bountiful crop of cucumbers with plenty to share for the community.
See you in the garden….!
Jurgen
