Use caution moving the chips

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    I've been in the garden off and on, but less the last couple weeks as I had an unfortunate encounter with a wasp or hornets nest in the ground and have been pretty out of it with antibiotics ( I got infected and had an ER visit, etc ) and allergy meds, and feeling pretty funky since. I'll be more active in a week or so, but I'm still wobbly , so I'm not doing anything down there but rare watering. It's unusual for me to be so physically inactive, but I can't do more than this just yet. I keep trying to ramp up my activities, but I feel pretty slowed down. I guess it's  just as well with the heat wave we will have this week.

    Stay cool. I won't be able to help with the chips at the garden,  as it's just too much for me yet, even if I wore my mask.  I wish they'd delay delivery til after this heat wave is over, as that's brutal when its composting in the heat. The spore activity is intense in those piles in that heat, so be sure to wear a mask if you move that stuff. I got a mold allergy that developed in response to moving an enormous pile of wood chips in the heat at the community garden about 6 years ago. I had no idea how dangerous it was, so I never wore a mask, and now I have allergic induced  asthma from it. The spores can be deadly, so be very very careful. It happened out of left field to me, as I'd never had asthma or allergies before. An N 95 or higher mask is recommended by the experts I consulted with about this.

       

      Peace, Christmas 

Is there any way to delay it to next week, after this heat wave passes?

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> On Jun 13, 2021, at 12:13 PM, Jane <rio...@sonic.net> wrote:
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> Hello again!
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> More redwood chips are on the way. They will be delivered  Tuesday morning between 7:30-8:30.  It will be hot this week so hopefully people can help with lining the pathways in mornings or evenings!
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> Jane
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> On May 25, 2021, at 9:09 PM, Jane <rio...@sonic.net> wrote:
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> Hello!
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> Finally —-redwood chips will be delivered this Friday, May 28!  If you have time,
> please begin shoveling chips on the pathways.  The garden looks great.  Now it will look even better!
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> Jane
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> On Apr 21, 2021, at 6:14 PM, Jane <rio...@sonic.net> wrote:
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> Hello again!
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> There is still quite a bit of soil left.  Please help yourselves! 
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> Please don’t forget to sign forms which are in the shed.
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> Thank you!
> Jane
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> On Apr 11, 2021, at 11:28 AM, Jane <rio...@sonic.net> wrote:
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> Hello,
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> There are garden agreement forms in the shed.  Please sign one and leave your money and form  in the envelope.  Plots are $40 each.  Please make checks out to MONTE RIO COMMUNITY GARDEN. 
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> Happy Gardening!
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> We need cardboard for pathways- Brian and Stephanie are arranging a delivery of mulch soon.
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> Thank you,
> Jane
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> On Mar 20, 2021, at 6:45 PM, Jane <rio...@sonic.net> wrote:
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> Hello!
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> Soil will be delivered to the garden on Monday, March 22 between 4-5.  I’ve
> ordered 6 yards which is a lot but I think we will be able to use it all.  Most of us just need to top off.  There’s no hurry- just wanted you to know it will be there, outside the gate.
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> FYI :  we need to be mindful about dumping our weeds and crabgrass.  Please make sure we aren’t dumping plastic pots or other bits of plastic.  After dumping, please spread out so we don’t create a mountain of weeds leaning on the fence.  Thank you!
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> There is also a concern about plastic sheets in garden plots. Please remove as they don’t decompose. Cardboard is fine!
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> Thanks to all!  The garden is looking great. I’m hoping it will be a wonderful season!
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> Jane
> ( I’ll collect $ in April)
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> On Mar 9, 2021, at 6:14 PM, Jane <rio...@sonic.net> wrote:
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> Hello again!
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> The garden looks great!  Almost all of the plots have been cleaned up.  Hooray! 
> As long as it’s not pouring rain, I will arrange to have soil delivered Monday or Tuesday, March 23, 24.  I will let you know as we get closer.
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> I am Hoping for a great year, WITHOUT SMOKE!
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> Jane
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> On Mar 2, 2021, at 5:06 PM, Jane <rio...@sonic.net> wrote:
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> Hello Everybody!
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> If you’ve been down to the garden lately you will notice all the work that’s been going on!  The paths have been cleared of crabgrass and there is a new flower bed toward the front and even new barriers in front of the gate.  The roses have been pruned and plants have been transplanted,  and much more!
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> I’m getting ready to order soil during the week of March 23.  This year the soil will be available ONLY to plots that are reasonably free of crabgrass. We have a good start on keeping the invasive crabgrass and other weeds from taking over.  We do NOT want to simply cover up the weeds. We all have to do our best to dig out the crabgrass and other invasive weeds BEFORE we fill up our beds with soil. ( I know we will never get all of the weeds, but we can make a big dent!)
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> Let me know if you need help with weeding and I will do my best to find a helper for you.
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> Finally, please let me know soon if you want to keep your plot as I do have a waiting list.
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> Hope to hear from all of you.  Thank you and Happy Gardening!
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> Jane
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