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Welcome to the Plattsburgh Community Garden mailing list.
You should expect occasional mailings about garden activities and issues.
If you have questions or problems, please contact Jack Downs, garden co-chair:
jdowns.pr@gmail.com
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Jun 5
Garden Work Day Saturday
Gardeners, We have a scheduled work day 10 am Saturday (tomorrow). If the rain holds off or is only
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Garden Work Day Saturday
Gardeners, We have a scheduled work day 10 am Saturday (tomorrow). If the rain holds off or is only
Jun 5
Jack Downs
May 29
Garden Update: Mint, Nettles and Schedules
Gardeners, A few random notes and reminders for you: Two of our most troublesome weeds in the gardens
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Garden Update: Mint, Nettles and Schedules
Gardeners, A few random notes and reminders for you: Two of our most troublesome weeds in the gardens
May 29
Jack Downs
May 19
Garden Update: Reminder on deadlines
Gardeners, A reminder about our deadlines, from our plot agreement -- we require that you Clear plot
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Garden Update: Reminder on deadlines
Gardeners, A reminder about our deadlines, from our plot agreement -- we require that you Clear plot
May 19
Jack Downs
May 11
Garden Update: Hose Systems Active
Gardeners, The hoses are out and working at both Penfield and PHA. In both gardens: The water
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Garden Update: Hose Systems Active
Gardeners, The hoses are out and working at both Penfield and PHA. In both gardens: The water
May 11
Jack Downs
May 9
Garden Update: Problems at Penfield
Gardeners, Over the past week, the Penfield Garden water has left unlocked and "open" at
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Garden Update: Problems at Penfield
Gardeners, Over the past week, the Penfield Garden water has left unlocked and "open" at
May 9
Jack Downs
May 4
Garden Update: Compost, Chips, Construction and more
Gardeners, A few updates and notes for you: Penfield compost and chips: Although we will resupply
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Garden Update: Compost, Chips, Construction and more
Gardeners, A few updates and notes for you: Penfield compost and chips: Although we will resupply
May 4
Jack Downs
Apr 17
Garden Update: Work Day and Orientation
Gardeners, Reminder that we have a work day at the Penfield Garden starting 10 am Saturday. Early
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Garden Update: Work Day and Orientation
Gardeners, Reminder that we have a work day at the Penfield Garden starting 10 am Saturday. Early
Apr 17
Jack Downs
Apr 12
Garden Update: Season Starting, Reminders
Gardeners, Thanks to everyone who attended our kickoff meeting yesterday. Both our gardens are full
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Garden Update: Season Starting, Reminders
Gardeners, Thanks to everyone who attended our kickoff meeting yesterday. Both our gardens are full
Apr 12
Jack Downs
Apr 8
Garden Update: Kickoff Saturday
Gardeners, A reminder that our spring kickoff meeting is 10 am, Saturday, April 11, at the
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Garden Update: Kickoff Saturday
Gardeners, A reminder that our spring kickoff meeting is 10 am, Saturday, April 11, at the
Apr 8
Jack Downs
Mar 30
Garden Update: Spring is springing!
Gardeners, Today's wave of warmth has us all thinking about gardening. A few reminders. KICKOFF
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Garden Update: Spring is springing!
Gardeners, Today's wave of warmth has us all thinking about gardening. A few reminders. KICKOFF
Mar 30
Jack Downs
Feb 27
Garden Update: Spring, and gardens, are just around the corner
Gardeners, Before you know it, we will replace snow shoveling with garden tilling. A few reminders.
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Garden Update: Spring, and gardens, are just around the corner
Gardeners, Before you know it, we will replace snow shoveling with garden tilling. A few reminders.
Feb 27
Jack Downs
Jan 4
Garden Update: Happy New Year, happy new garden
Gardeners, Have you renewed your plot? Ignore the snowbanks and wind chlll: in a few short months we
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Garden Update: Happy New Year, happy new garden
Gardeners, Have you renewed your plot? Ignore the snowbanks and wind chlll: in a few short months we
Jan 4
Jack Downs
10/26/25
Garden Update: Thanks and Prep for Winter
Gardeners, Thanks to the small number of gardeners who attended our work day Saturday. We appreciate
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Garden Update: Thanks and Prep for Winter
Gardeners, Thanks to the small number of gardeners who attended our work day Saturday. We appreciate
10/26/25
Jack Downs
10/21/25
Garden Update: Work Day Saturday
Gardeners, Reminder: We have a Work Day on Saturday, Oct. 25. This is our last of the season. At
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Garden Update: Work Day Saturday
Gardeners, Reminder: We have a Work Day on Saturday, Oct. 25. This is our last of the season. At
10/21/25
Jack Downs
10/12/25
Garden Update: Compost, work day, water and sign up for next year
Gardeners, Our season is coming to a close. Here are a few updates and reminders: Compost at PHA -- I
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Garden Update: Compost, work day, water and sign up for next year
Gardeners, Our season is coming to a close. Here are a few updates and reminders: Compost at PHA -- I
10/12/25
Jack Downs
9/22/25
Garden Update: Compost at Penfield and more
Gardeners, We now have a new shipment of compost at Penfield. I suggest you add some as you pull out
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Garden Update: Compost at Penfield and more
Gardeners, We now have a new shipment of compost at Penfield. I suggest you add some as you pull out
9/22/25
Jack Downs
9/12/25
Garden Update: Free Seeds
Gardeners, Please find boxes of new, free seeds in the shed at both Penfield and PHA. Aubuchon
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Garden Update: Free Seeds
Gardeners, Please find boxes of new, free seeds in the shed at both Penfield and PHA. Aubuchon
9/12/25
Jack Downs
9/1/25
Garden Update: Does your plot need some labor?
Gardeners, Happy labor day ... does your plot need some labor? We've noticed a few neglected
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Garden Update: Does your plot need some labor?
Gardeners, Happy labor day ... does your plot need some labor? We've noticed a few neglected
9/1/25
Jack Downs
8/12/25
Garden Update: Thefts and Vandalism
Gardeners, We've had reports of thefts and minor vandalism at Penfield, which means this is a
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Garden Update: Thefts and Vandalism
Gardeners, We've had reports of thefts and minor vandalism at Penfield, which means this is a
8/12/25
Jack Downs
8/1/25
Garden Update: Donate Your Surplus -- and more
Gardeners, Is your garden producing more than you need? Local food shelves/pantries need your fresh
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Garden Update: Donate Your Surplus -- and more
Gardeners, Is your garden producing more than you need? Local food shelves/pantries need your fresh
8/1/25
Jack Downs
7/17/25
Garden Update: Work Day, Nettles and more
Gardeners, Reminder: We have a Work Day on Saturday, July 19. At Penfield: Gather at about 10 am and
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Garden Update: Work Day, Nettles and more
Gardeners, Reminder: We have a Work Day on Saturday, July 19. At Penfield: Gather at about 10 am and
7/17/25
Jack Downs
7/10/25
Garden Update: Are you OUT OF CONTROL? Sunflowers and corn
Penfield Gardeners, We have a number of OUT OF CONTROL plots -- crops falling into aisles, over-ripe
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Garden Update: Are you OUT OF CONTROL? Sunflowers and corn
Penfield Gardeners, We have a number of OUT OF CONTROL plots -- crops falling into aisles, over-ripe
7/10/25
Jack Downs
7/3/25
Garden Update: Watering, weeds and more
Gardeners, This early July heat has boosted growth of both crops and weeds. I suggest you visit your
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Garden Update: Watering, weeds and more
Gardeners, This early July heat has boosted growth of both crops and weeds. I suggest you visit your
7/3/25
Jack Downs
6/6/25
Garden Update: Work Day Saturday
Gardeners, We have a garden work day Saturday (tomorrow). Penfield gardeners, We'll gather at 10
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Garden Update: Work Day Saturday
Gardeners, We have a garden work day Saturday (tomorrow). Penfield gardeners, We'll gather at 10
6/6/25
Jack Downs
5/31/25
Garden Update: Fundraiser, Locks, Wet Soil and Work Day June 7
Gardeners, A few updates/reminders: Fundraiser: We raised $508 in our street drive. Thanks to all who
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Garden Update: Fundraiser, Locks, Wet Soil and Work Day June 7
Gardeners, A few updates/reminders: Fundraiser: We raised $508 in our street drive. Thanks to all who
5/31/25
Jack Downs
5/28/25
Garden Update: Volunteer Pickup Truck Sought
Gardeners, One of our gardeners is donating a large pile of good wood chips and a tractor for loading
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Garden Update: Volunteer Pickup Truck Sought
Gardeners, One of our gardeners is donating a large pile of good wood chips and a tractor for loading
5/28/25
Jack Downs
5/25/25
Garden Update: Fundraiser, Wood chips, Driving
Gardeners, Thanks to everyone who came out for the street drive yesterday, despite the cold and wet.
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Garden Update: Fundraiser, Wood chips, Driving
Gardeners, Thanks to everyone who came out for the street drive yesterday, despite the cold and wet.
5/25/25
Jack Downs
5/21/25
Garden Update: Penfield Driving Concern
Penfield Gardeners, A reminder that we do not have permission to drive into Melissa L. Penfield Park.
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Garden Update: Penfield Driving Concern
Penfield Gardeners, A reminder that we do not have permission to drive into Melissa L. Penfield Park.
5/21/25
Jack Downs
5/19/25
Garden Update: Street Drive Helpers Needed Saturday
Gardeners, Our annual street drive fundraiser is Saturday. We'll start at about 9 am at the
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Garden Update: Street Drive Helpers Needed Saturday
Gardeners, Our annual street drive fundraiser is Saturday. We'll start at about 9 am at the
5/19/25
Jack Downs
5/13/25
Garden Update: Are you planting yet?
Gardeners, Spring is definitely here and summer isn't that far away. Have you planted yet? Our
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Garden Update: Are you planting yet?
Gardeners, Spring is definitely here and summer isn't that far away. Have you planted yet? Our
5/13/25