Dear Garden friends,
The Green Town Demonstration Garden that we have worked so hard to create is coming on strong again this year. We are in DESPERATE need of some volunteer help with weeding, watering, etc. If you can give us an hour or two this coming Saturday morning, starting at about 10:00 a.m. we would be most grateful. Otherwise, please call me to arrange an alternative time to lend your assistance.
Looking forward to seeing you or hearing from you.
Nada Nikolich Finn
847-917-8310
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Garden Update
Dear Friends,
The following is a garden update:
• One of the raised beds had structure added for vines to grow up. Two more beds need to have this feature added.
• Cane poles were added in three beds for scarlet runner beans.
• Bed 8 was partially weeded.
The following is a list of what needs to be accomplished:
• Weeding, weeding, weeding
• Follow-up with Forever Construction re: gazebo.
• Compost needs to be added to beds 13, 14, 4, 1, 8, 9
• Mulch needs to be added to beds 13, 14, 4, 1, 8, 9, 2, 15 and all raised beds.
• Plants need to be put in bed 1 and the two pots on the south side of the garden.
• Remove wire in tool shed.
• Remove 5 – gallon bucket of paint.
• Weed bed 15.
• Install aqua cones in vegetable beds.
• Plant calla lilies.
• Plant herbs in labyrinth.
• Stepping-stones for children’s garden.
• Fill two pots on the south side of the garden with container mix.
Ongoing tasks:
• Ongoing work is weed control, edging the beds, staking, insect and disease control, etc.
• The Park District will have annuals for us on 06/17/08.
• There is one flat of wax begonias, two flats of annuals, and several marigolds that need to be planted.
• I have a variety of plants in my driveway that need planting.
• Wadsworth Feed should have plants for the Victorian bed by the end of the week.
• One flat of dianthus for Madeleine.
Regards,
Nada
847-917-8310
The following is a garden update:
• One of the raised beds had structure added for vines to grow up. Two more beds need to have this feature added.
• Cane poles were added in three beds for scarlet runner beans.
• Bed 8 was partially weeded.
The following is a list of what needs to be accomplished:
• Weeding, weeding, weeding
• Follow-up with Forever Construction re: gazebo.
• Compost needs to be added to beds 13, 14, 4, 1, 8, 9
• Mulch needs to be added to beds 13, 14, 4, 1, 8, 9, 2, 15 and all raised beds.
• Plants need to be put in bed 1 and the two pots on the south side of the garden.
• Remove wire in tool shed.
• Remove 5 – gallon bucket of paint.
• Weed bed 15.
• Install aqua cones in vegetable beds.
• Plant calla lilies.
• Plant herbs in labyrinth.
• Stepping-stones for children’s garden.
• Fill two pots on the south side of the garden with container mix.
Ongoing tasks:
• Ongoing work is weed control, edging the beds, staking, insect and disease control, etc.
• The Park District will have annuals for us on 06/17/08.
• There is one flat of wax begonias, two flats of annuals, and several marigolds that need to be planted.
• I have a variety of plants in my driveway that need planting.
• Wadsworth Feed should have plants for the Victorian bed by the end of the week.
• One flat of dianthus for Madeleine.
Regards,
Nada
847-917-8310
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Garden Update
Dear Friends,
This email is intended to update you on the status of the garden. Please provide me with the number of hours you spent working on Green Town Waukegan from June 1 to June 15.
• All raised beds have been planted with vegetables.
• All beds except for beds 8 and 15 (Giving Garden) have been weeded. Compost has to be put down on all beds except for 2, 3, 6, 5, and 8. (Madeleine will give instructions for Beds 5 and 6.) Putting down mulch should help to control the weeds.
• Forever Construction was notified on 06/02/08 that they could begin the construction of the gazebo, help to upright and secure the west arbor and repair the lattice.
• All beds have been edged.
• Flowers were planted in beds 4, 9 and around the Buddha.
• Remaining vegetable plants were planted in the six pots at the back of the garden.
The following is a list of tasks to be completed:
• Remove wire in tool shed.
• Remove 5-gallon bucket of paint.
• Add compost to beds – see above.
• Weed bed 8 and 15.
• Create structure for climbing plants with cane poles.
• Cross braces for raised vegetable beds.
• Order mulch.
• Plant annuals
• Plant perennials - ongoing.
• Mulch beds with composted bark.
• Install aqua cones in vegetable beds
• Plant calla lilies
• Evaluate existing benches
• Plant herbs in labyrinth.
• Stepping-stones for children’s garden.
• Fill two pots on the south of the garden.
Ongoing tasks:
• Ongoing work is weed control, edging the beds, staking, insect and disease control, etc.
I still have plants at home that need to be planted. Plants that were brought to the site Saturday were left at the site with pots buried under mulch. Shade plants will be available for sale on Saturday.
• Wadsworth Feed – Victorian bed
• Waukegan Park District – annuals
• Pasquesi – gomphrena – pink and white, cockscomb.
• Dianthus for perennial bed.
Please ask your friends and neighbors if they could help us with our garden opportunities. The plants that are at the garden and the many in my driveway have to be planted.
Many thanks for all your help and support. I was at the garden today and it really looked wonderful. The sunflowers that started from dropped seed are rising to the sky. Because of all the rain we have had everything seems to be doing well.
I hope to see all of you this Saturday.
With warm regards,
Nada
847-917-8310
This email is intended to update you on the status of the garden. Please provide me with the number of hours you spent working on Green Town Waukegan from June 1 to June 15.
• All raised beds have been planted with vegetables.
• All beds except for beds 8 and 15 (Giving Garden) have been weeded. Compost has to be put down on all beds except for 2, 3, 6, 5, and 8. (Madeleine will give instructions for Beds 5 and 6.) Putting down mulch should help to control the weeds.
• Forever Construction was notified on 06/02/08 that they could begin the construction of the gazebo, help to upright and secure the west arbor and repair the lattice.
• All beds have been edged.
• Flowers were planted in beds 4, 9 and around the Buddha.
• Remaining vegetable plants were planted in the six pots at the back of the garden.
The following is a list of tasks to be completed:
• Remove wire in tool shed.
• Remove 5-gallon bucket of paint.
• Add compost to beds – see above.
• Weed bed 8 and 15.
• Create structure for climbing plants with cane poles.
• Cross braces for raised vegetable beds.
• Order mulch.
• Plant annuals
• Plant perennials - ongoing.
• Mulch beds with composted bark.
• Install aqua cones in vegetable beds
• Plant calla lilies
• Evaluate existing benches
• Plant herbs in labyrinth.
• Stepping-stones for children’s garden.
• Fill two pots on the south of the garden.
Ongoing tasks:
• Ongoing work is weed control, edging the beds, staking, insect and disease control, etc.
I still have plants at home that need to be planted. Plants that were brought to the site Saturday were left at the site with pots buried under mulch. Shade plants will be available for sale on Saturday.
• Wadsworth Feed – Victorian bed
• Waukegan Park District – annuals
• Pasquesi – gomphrena – pink and white, cockscomb.
• Dianthus for perennial bed.
Please ask your friends and neighbors if they could help us with our garden opportunities. The plants that are at the garden and the many in my driveway have to be planted.
Many thanks for all your help and support. I was at the garden today and it really looked wonderful. The sunflowers that started from dropped seed are rising to the sky. Because of all the rain we have had everything seems to be doing well.
I hope to see all of you this Saturday.
With warm regards,
Nada
847-917-8310
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