Hello fellow gardeners,
The heat has arrived at the Broadway & Victoria garden and it is in full force. August is shaping up to be a hot one and with the dog days of summer upon us there are some important and crucial things that need to be done to keep your plants happy and healthy over this hot period.
Here is a quick run down of the garden update:
Water, Water, Water
Watering Favours
Vegetable and plant theft
Planning for fall & winter
Gardening in Covid 19
Help us grow
WATER, WATER, WATER
The days are now consistently hot and we’ve noticed how dry the beds are becoming. It is crucial that you visit the garden every day or two so you can soak your bed thoroughly. The best time to do this is in the morning hours, which allows the plants to dry out through the day, reducing the prospects of powdery mildew and other funguses from spreading and taking hold of your plants. The second best is a deep watering in the evening hours. Watering constantly throughout this heat will increase your yields and keep you plants happy.
WATERING FAVOURS
If you're going to be out of town for more than a couple days, here are the three best ways to keep your plants happy and well-watered:
1. Ask a friend or family member.
2. Post a request (with your bed numbers) on the notice board.
3. Make a ‘Please Water Me’ sign. All you need is a sharpie and cardboard!
VEGETABLE & PLANT THEFT
The reports of vegetable and plant thefts continue and with this we recommend a crucial and simple thing to do at this time in the season
Harvest your vegetables when they’re ready, don’t leave them for another day. It’s important to not be relaxed on the harvesting of your vegetables as it seems like the veggie thieves are keen for ripe veggies.
Along with this, If you see any vandalism in the garden, please be sure to report it!
PLANNING FOR FALL & WINTER
It might seem strange but now is the right time to start planning and planting your fall and winter crops so you can make the most of this year and next year's growing season.
West Coast seeds have a great resource which explains and provides helpful tips for what to plant for the fall and winter season. You can find the document here
GARDENING IN COVID-19
Please make yourself familiar with our gardener rules guideline and best practices, if you haven’t already, as they are currently implemented within the garden. Read here: Community Garden Guidelines
HELP US GROW
Help us grow and create new garden spaces by reviewing us online! A quick Google rating will let us know how we're doing and will increase our online presence. Link here to review us on Google, it's only a few clicks!
Happy Growing!
