Hello Hemlock Gardeners,

We are officially approaching colder weather, so if you had an opportunity to plant already, please make sure to take the time to get your garden bed ready for winter.

Here are a few quick updates:

AREA IN BACK
There is a small 'pit' of clay dirt towards the back of the garden that has drainage issues. This means the area pools with water when it rains. We will be filling the area with woodchip in the coming weeks. We are working on solutions for the future. We thank you for your patience.

WATER OFF
The water will be shut off and the hoses pulled up for winter, within the next couple of weeks. We will get everything set up again in early Spring - once we’re passed the final frost date.

BEDS TO REST
November 15 is the deadline that we would ideally have you put your beds to rest for the winter by. If you had a chance to plant already, then this involves visiting the garden to pull up any dead plant matter and in general tidying up your bed(s) for the dormant months ahead.

Beyond general aesthetics, tidying your beds helps reduce the amount of rotting biomass in the garden, which helps mitigate any future rodent issues.

Note: You are welcome to plant winter crops and continue visiting the garden, but remember the water will be shut off soon.

That’s all for now. Stay warm and stay dry out there!