hi all,

I'm sure you're familiar, but Mother Earth News is a great website, one of my bibles--everything from garden planning apps to biodynamics, how-tos for every plant, etc.

The videos are great too, the host is really sweet. Here's good one on how to attract ladybugs!

xC

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQQFT2xgOvU&feature=youtu.be

Christopher Digs In

Season 2020 Plots assignments

HCG work calendar

In keeping to the rules of social distancing, the garden has set up a calendar to track scheduled times of members working in the garden in hopes of minimizing overlapping sessions. Members can access the calendar for posting from the link in the sidebar to the left or by bookmarking this link. The calendar can also be viewed (only, no posting) from the town website.

You must have a Google account in order to post your requested time, after receiving the shared confirmation email from Google. Everyone will be able to see the calendar but to post and reserve time you must be a member of HCG and have a Google account.

Members with questions can contact Alex ( whalenbrock@yahoo.com ) or Camille ( camille@cvgb.com ).

Please be patient as we work out the bugs and fine points of this new way of gardening and living safely.

Halcott Community Garden "on pause" through May 15th with NY State in fight against Covid 19 virus

Hello Halcott Community Garden Members,

Given the range of concerns from members and current lack of a clear policy on self-quarantine for garden members, I am making the decision to officially delay the opening of the garden to align with NY state "on pause",  currently projected through May 15.

This will allow me to be in communication with the steering committee members with needed time to establish a concensus among the leadership for a clearer policy and time to get appropriate seasonal forms ready for members by the end of month.

Thanks for your patience and continued support of our lovely little garden. I know we are all doing our best to steer through these murky waters and trust our garden will flourish once again.

Best,

Alex

SAVE THE DATE FRIDAY JUNE 28, 6 PM AT THE GRANGE : PRESENTATION ON PESTICIDES AND BEST PRACTICE TO SUPPORT POLLINATORS

Please join us for an evening of discussion to explore the use of pesticides in our environment and learn about the role they play in forestry and agriculture and how homeowners and community gardeners can better understand their use and help
mitigate unintended consequences for pollinators.

Share your inspirations....mine is Marcella's Bean ....2016 HCG crop?....

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/01/06/dining/marcella-hazan-rancho-gordo-beans.html