Hello gardeners,
Thank you to everyone who came to the spring meeting last week. For those who missed it, here is a summary of what we decided.
First, plot fees. After three years at $40, the fee will rise to $55 per plot. The increase pays for a new water line to the north end of the garden, so members there will no longer have to carry buckets from the shed. Members who volunteer for at least six hours during the season will still get a $15 discount.
Second, the tool shed. Several tools went missing last autumn, so the shed will now have a combination lock. The code will be sent by text message to members who have paid their fee, and it will change every two months.
Third, compost. Please stop putting weeds that have gone to seed into the compost bins. Last year this spread thistles across half the plots. Put those weeds in the green city bins by the gate instead.
Finally, we still need someone to organise the late-summer harvest dinner. Tomasz has run it for five years but is moving to Calgary in July. He has kindly offered to write up everything he knows and to answer questions by email.
Plot fees are due by April 30. You can pay online or bring cash to the shed on Saturday mornings.
See you in the garden,
Renée Gagnon, Garden Coordinator