Garden news - Earth Day Work Day Friday April 22

[Golden Community Garden]

EVENTS

Earth Day Tree Planting - Friday 4/22 4-7 pm - We could really use strong backs and picks to help dig holes for the trees that have been donated. Please also bring gloves, water, snacks, and maybe some time to go have a drink after all the hard work!

 

Future work days - In anticipation of the ‘enthusiasm period’ for work days and garden participation of probably April 15th through June 15th, tentative work days are below. Please bring work gloves, hat, drinking water and something to snack on.

• April 22nd, Friday, Earth Day, 16:00 – 19:00 – Susan and Kara to direct native tree planting
• April 30th, Saturday, Golden Clean-Up Day, 09:00 – 12:00
• May 21st, Saturday, Greener Golden Day –  08:00 - 13:00 - Garden in a Box deliveries, help setup tables and chairs for Golden event, etc.

MEMBERSHIP

• Attached is this year's membership directory. Please have a look and let us know if there are any corrections needed for your plot. thanks! 

OTHER INFO

• In case you missed it, the Golden City Council approved the Clear Creek Corridor Master Plan on April 14th. The garden is in the plan at it's current location. Thank you city council, parks & rec, and everyone involved in the process.
• Can I plant anything right now? Yes, now is the time to plant cool season crops like peas. Before planting, soak pea seeds in water for a few hours to overnight to speed germination. The Boulder Culinary Group has a great planting guide; it is attached and also available online at http://boulderculinarygardeners.org. Follow the outdoor temperatures; dates are only approximate.
• Soil Amendments - This year each 10x10 plot can use 1/2 cubic foot (7.5 gallons) of compost (the amount calculated for plant health), and 2" (18 cubic feet) of topsoil.  7.5 gallons of compost and 3 wheelbarrow loads of topsoil. (Please double if you have a 10x20). 
• Time Tracking  - Thanks to Mark Hesse, you can now track your time on-line: http://www.goldencommunitygarden.org/hours.html Please remember, it's your responsibility to keep track of time worked. (Work day leaders may track your time on those days if you remember to sign in.)

 

Thanks,

your garden crew