Sunshine Weekly Weeder

10.24.12
www.sunshinecommunitygardens.org


VERNON BARKER GARDEN PROJECT - A GARDEN PLOT FOR THE PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED

There will be a Workday this Saturday, October 27 from 9 am to 12 noon, to continue work on this plot under construction between the plots just east of the tool shed and the parking area. The plot is being constructed to be accessible to physically challenged gardeners, in honor of Vernon Barker (a long-time Sunshine gardener who passed away last year). It will feature 24” high raised beds to allow people in wheel chairs, with back, or other elasticity problems the opportunity to do a little gardening.

Tasks will include:
For more information contact Steven Uecker, steven_uecker@hotmail.com.


What is a Wicking Bed?

A wicking bed is a raised bed that is designed to hold some water in a gravel substrate below the soil layer. The water gets to the layer via a L shaped perforated PVC tube that has a cap at the surface where the bed is watered. A membrane about 6" high keeps water present but allows drainage in a downpour. The soil then wicks that water up from the bottom, feeding the roots from below like a mini aquifer. This keeps the soil cool and moist which is a great way to make these back relieving beds productive in our climate. It reduces water waste by not losing it to evaporation and run off, and it promotes root growth down into the soil and not the surface making a happier stronger plant.


WORKDAYS IN NOVEMBER and DECEMBER

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 9 AM - 12 NOON
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8, 9 AM - 12 NOON

NOVEMBER 3: Katy Davis and Anick Jackson are the coordinators. It is best to get those hours in before more people than tasks show up in December. Join us at the garden trailer at 9 for brief instructions.

DECEMBER 8: Coordinators are Felicia Kongable, Ludmila Voskov and Jody Trendler.



URBAN FARM BICYCLE TOUR

The 2012 Urban Farm Bicycle Touris coming to Sunshine Gardens on Saturday, December 1st.

We need volunteers to be on site for several shifts all day to greet the tour participants, answer questions and show them around the garden.
If you would like to volunteer, please contact Jeff Schulz.



VEGETABLES TO PLANT IN LATE OCTOBER

Beets
Carrots
Cauliflower
Chard
Garlic
Lettuce
Mustard
Onion Seeds
Peas
Radishes
Spinach


HERBS TO PLANT IN OCTOBER

Borage
Caraway
Celeriac
Chamomile
Chives

Coriander
Cumin
Dill
Fennel

Lemon Balm
Mexican Mint Marigold
Oregano
Parsley

Rosemary
Sage
Sorrel
Thyme


AUSTIN HERB SOCIETY NOVEMBER MEETING

Holiday Wreaths & Table Arrangements
9:30 a.m. Tuesday, November 6
Zilker Garden Center


Get a jump start on your holiday décor with beautiful and fragrant “herb-centric” wreaths and table arrangements demonstrated by floral and interior design specialist and educator Pat Shirley Becker, A.I.F.D., C.F.D. & T.M.F.A.. She is past president of Texas State Florists’ Association. Members are asked to bring herbs from their home gardens for use in the arrangements.



CALENDAR OF EVENTS
  • Project Workday - Saturday, October 27, 9 am - 12 noon
  • Workday - Saturday, November 3, 9 am - 12 noon
  • Board Meeting, Monday, November 19, 6 pm at - M. Hall's house
  • Workday - Saturday, December 8, 9 am - 12 noon


Contact Information

Jack McEvoy, President - scgpresident@gmail.com
Jeff Schulz, Vice President - vice-pres@sunshinecommunitygarden.org
Jack Reynolds, Treasurer - scgtreasurer1@gmail.com
Sue Brownlee, Secretary - scgsecretary@gmail.com

Michael Hall, Director - fibercable@austin.rr.com
Kay McMurry, Director - scg.plots@gmail.com
Emily Tisinger, Director - etisinger@gmail.com

Coordinators & Chairs

Zone 1, Jody Trendler - octo.jody@gmail.com
Zone 2, Katy Davis - katydavis@austin.rr.com
Zone 3, Ludmila Voskov- lvoskov@austin.rr.com
Zone 4, Ila Falvey - ila.falvey@gmail.com
Zone 5, Mary Gifford - mgifford@austin.rr.com

Zone 6, Annik Jackson - anij@aol.com
Zone 7, Diana Dworaczyk - dianadworaczyk@aol.com
Zone 8, Felicia Kongable - feliciako@yahoo.com
Zone 9, Cheryl Hazeltine - cph@austin.rr.com
Zone 10, Emily Tisinger - etisinger@gmail.com

Plant Sale -Michael Hallfibercable@austin.rr.com

Carpentry & Repairs - Robert Jarry - r.jarry@sbcglobal.net
Tools & Wheelbarrows - Bob Easter - beaster1@austin.rr.com
Maintenance Coordinator - Ila Falvey - ila.falvey@gmail.com
Website Coordinators - Kathleen Neville - lolsen@suddenlink.net

Record Service Hours Online - the Virtual Green Binder

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