Sunshine Community Gardens

11 July 2019

www.sunshinecommunitygardens.org

Gardener's Picture page

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Message From SCG'S President

Hi, I'm Steve Uecker, and I'm honored to serve you as your new president. Thank you to all gardeners who pitched in at the workdays, or worked independently on service projects in June. The site looks wonderful. This is your garden, and without your participation, it wouldn't be possible. In its June meeting, the board discussed a number of topics including finances, trail maintenance, WIFI on the site and battery-electric mowers. The board's next meeting is on Tuesday, July 16 at 6 PM in the garden trailer. You're invited to attend board meetings, and we'll also have a general membership meeting in September to watch for. If you have ideas to improve the gardening experience at Sunshine, I'd like to hear them. Please don't hesitate to contact me at steven_uecker@hotmail.com or reach out to your zone coordinator. Thanks!

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Please Check the Front Gate Lock

I have been finding it open and dialed to the combination most days that I get to the garden. Please remind people that if they unlock the gate, that they should lock the lock back onto the gate and dial it off the combination. If they arrive later and find it unlocked and hanging from the gate, they should lock it onto the gate. Too many times, someone has walked off with the unlocked lock. If it's left on the combination, then the thief now has a functioning lock and also knows our combination. Our safety is compromised when the lock is not shut.

Thanks, Kay

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Help Yourself to Plants

Ila Falvey says "...the following plants available on the glass table on the porch"

- Moringa "trees"

- Melokhiya

- Gynura Longevity Spinach

These plants will grow in the heat of the Texas summer and have many health benefits.

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Safe Gardening Tips From Medicare

Gardening this summer? Whether you're new to gardening or have a green thumb, remember to keep your health and safety a priority.

Did you know that gardeners can be prone to tetanus infections?Tetanus lives in the soil and enters the body through breaks in the skin, especially when using sharp tools, digging in the dirt, or handling plants with sharp points.

Before you start gardening this season:

• Make sure your tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap) vaccination is up-to-date. Medicare prescription drug coverage (Part D) generally covers shots needed to prevent illness. Contact your Medicare drug plan for more information about coverage.
• Use a good set of gardening gloves, which can help lower the risk for skin irritations and cuts.

Learn More

Visit Medicare.gov for more on vaccine coverage, and find additional gardening safety tips from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Upcoming Events at Zilker Botanical Garden

Faerie Trail by Moonlight

Friday   Saturday, July 12   13th- 8:00pm to 10:00pm
RSVP via Facebook

"The Nature   Spirit of Japanese Gardens" Gardening Seminar

Saturday, July 13, 2019- 10:00am to 12:00pm

Check out the Travis County Master Gardener's website.

For more info, check out our Facebook event

Austin Pond Society's Monthly Meeting - "Tiny Ponds" with Margaret Boeneke

Monday, July 15, 2019- 7:00pm to 9:00pm

Check out the Austin Pond Society's website.

RSVP via Facebook

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