Houston Community Garden

The past month or so has been busy!  Weather has slowed the ability to get things in the ground, but the garden has managed to plant and see some growth of peas, lettuces, radishes and kale.  Tomatoes planted a week or so ago, did not fare well, despite being covered.  Thank goodness we started lots of tomatoes to replace those lost.  I'd like to give a succinct update on our goings on, for those who are interested!

The city has given permission to pursue drilling a well for the purpose of irrigating the garden.  The cost will be $5,000 - $6,000.  We have saved $2,000 over the years, and recently received a $1,000 donation from Ace Communications (AcenTek). Thanks!  Obviously we are still in need of some funds to make this happen.  I will be writing more grants, but if you or anyone you know would like to donate to our water cause, It would be greatly appreciated!

In other water news, Steven Skifton kindly filled the water tank last week. THANK YOU!!

*Saturday, May 24th @ 7 pm Square Foot Gardening class (with ME!:)

*Saturday, June 14th  Houston County Master Gardeners Garden Tour--we are on the tour this year!  We'll be needing a crew to spiff up to garden prior to the event, so keep your ears open for a call to...weed!

*Saturday, July 19th @ 6 pm: PESTO FEST-O

Hope to nail down a day to bring out the 2nd graders after Memorial Day.  It's always a good time, and help is always needed!

I think that's it for now.  Hope you all are enjoying the nice weather!

Audrey