It rained! After several months of drought conditions it finally rained in true San Antonio fashion, 2 inches in a very short period of time. This is great for the garden because it provides the plants a good soaking and we can conserve the city’s water. As you are all aware we are under stage 2 watering restrictions, and it is important that the community garden sets the example. Under stage 2 we can water with the drip irrigation system any day between 3 am and 8 am or 8 pm to 10 pm. We have a good layer of compost in the planting beds, so we only need to water 3-4 days a week. Currently we are watering M, W and F between 6 and 8 am, for 2 hours, and one day on the weekend if needed. If you are interested in watering and your schedule allows, let me know. We appreciate those interested in watering, but please do not water at any other time, because overwatering will damage the tomatoes and cause an increase in non-beneficial insects. There are plenty of tomatoes, so please stop by and try a few. We also have a great crop of melons growing, check them out. If you visit the garden, we need help with pulling weeds in and around the planting beds and around the fruit trees. We would like to plan and schedule another garden workday combined with a gardening class and picnic. If you are interested in helping with the planning of this event send me an email.
I have had several inquires about making cash donations to the garden. To accommodate this we have coordinated with the City staff, and they will accept checks, which they will add to the grant funding we are using. If interested, make your check payable to the City of Alamo Heights and indicate Community Garden on the memo line. We will use these funds for equipment, tools, garden shed etc…
It is important it remember this is a community garden for all in Alamo Heights to enjoy. So whether you get your hands dirty, help with the website, help with construction, make a donation, share with you children or grandchildren or simply walk through, it is your garden. So enjoy, get involved and meet some of your neighbors.
I have had several inquires about making cash donations to the garden. To accommodate this we have coordinated with the City staff, and they will accept checks, which they will add to the grant funding we are using. If interested, make your check payable to the City of Alamo Heights and indicate Community Garden on the memo line. We will use these funds for equipment, tools, garden shed etc…
It is important it remember this is a community garden for all in Alamo Heights to enjoy. So whether you get your hands dirty, help with the website, help with construction, make a donation, share with you children or grandchildren or simply walk through, it is your garden. So enjoy, get involved and meet some of your neighbors.
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