Happy New Year to all gardeners out there, and those who take an interest!
Like most gardens the MCG has both benefited and suffered from the excess of rain, followed by bursts of heat. However, having trimmed ,weeded and replanted empty boxes we are back under control. The Larder has been filled with produce following a Monday harvest and we are now topping this up on a Wednesday.
Just our annual reminder…the produce in the Larder is from both the Community Garden and the Martinborough gardeners who have surplus produce in their own gardens. This often includes seasonal fruit , as well as vegies.
The produce is there for everyone, and it is free for everyone.
From time to time we have suggestions from members of the public that they don’t like to take produce and would like to make a small financial contribution. Please get over those feelings. Gardeners are generally more than happy to give away excess produce, and few of us have mastered the art of being able to calculate just how successful some crops can be. Its great to be able to share our excesses!
Additionally, if we were to have any system of payment we would need to rely on the already busy reception staff at the Medical Centre, to manage it …we value the job that they do , and would not wish to add to it. So, folks…go wild…treat yourselves to something for nothing…opportunities like this don’t come along too often!
Now for the begging bit!
We are renewing the soil in our planters at the moment. We have a very generous regular suppler of horse poo; and are constantly making our own compost, however from time to time we do need a top up of topsoil; we would love to have a layer of seaweed in our planters, and we are looking for donations of pea straw (an anonymous and very generous person donated 10 bails last year); mushroom compost would also be great if anyone has an excess. If you can assist, please drop by on a Wednesday morning between 10-12…51 Oxford Street. Or leave a message on our Facebook Page.
Beginning to think about planting leeks and brussel sprouts for the long development into winter and ensuring all brassicas are well covered before those dastardly white butterflies emerge in their droves…by the way old lace curtains are currently regarded as the best way of keeping those monsters at bay.
Enjoy the zucchinis. The season is again upon us!
