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October is the month when registration opens for returning gardeners, so look for the e-mailed link and make sure you register before December 1st. If you are not planning to return as a gardener next year please let me know as soon as possible and clear your plot so the new gardener can have a fresh start.
The lottery opens December 14th on-line so please be sure to tell your friends and neighbors to sign up if they want a chance at a community garden.
It is now time to prepare your garden for winter. If you are not planning to garden over the rainy season, please cover your plot securely with burlap bags, landscape fabric or plastic. This will keep the weeds down and protect your soil from nutrient loss through rainwater leaching.
If you have your winter garden planted, wonderful! Please continue to weed throughout the winter and enjoy your harvest!
October is a good month to plant Fava Beans as a cover crop. Garlic, shallots and onions can also be planted this month. If you didn't add lime to your soil last fall, you should do so now.
October is also a good month to work on pathways. Please remember that our donation of cardboard is now gone,so you will need to bring cardboard with you when working on pathways. Please do not use plastic as it can get really slippery.
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