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One More Year at Winter Island |
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Written by Lisa Spence
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Wednesday, 21 March 2012 06:08 |
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Great news for our Winter Island Gardeners! At their March meeting, Salem's Park & Recreation Commissioners voted
unanimously to allow the WI garden to remain on the island through the 2012 growing season. We have been asked
to reconfigure the layout of the garden in the short term. Read Sarah Thomas' well written in the Salem Gazette
covering the move.
This reconfiguration means that all of the boxes west of the concrete path (closest to the water) will need to be moved
as will almost every section of the fence. We will be tackling this as soon as possible - look for announcements of
work days and calls for volunteers in your email!
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Last Updated on Sunday, 01 April 2012 21:17 |
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How Registration & the Wait List Work |
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Written by Lisa Spence
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Tuesday, 20 March 2012 15:30 |
Gardening season is upon us, and I know many of you are anxiously awaiting placement in a garden plot. I thought it
might be good to describe the registration cycle for those of you interested.
In October, we send out registration sheets to all current gardeners. Gardeners are given the option to keep the
same plot for the coming year, request a new location or additional boxes, or request a move to a new garden.
This is when gardeners who ended up in their second choice garden the previous year can make their move! Over the
winter we contact people we haven't heard from and typically close registration by the end of February. At this point
in the process, we've identified the available plots and boxes for the coming year.
Then gardens are assigned in the following order.
1. Any moves requested within a garden are completed.
2. Any moves requested to a different garden are completed.
3. At WI and PP, gardeners requesting additional boxes are given one additional box - if there are boxes left after
the wait list is emptied, they may get more.
4. People on the wait list are placed in the order that they applied. Each person is offered space in their first choice
garden if available. If no space is available, they are offered space in their second choice if available, etc. This process goes quickly if people are quick to respond to the registrar!
5. If there are boxes or plots remaining after the wait list has been cleared, they are then assigned to gardeners hoping for additional boxes (at WI & PP) or a second plot (at MP). We like to have all plots assigned by the end of March.
6. People assigned a plot are taken off the wait list. People not assigned a plot are kept on the wait list.
7. There are always people who give up or abandon their plot during the coarse of the growing season. When this happens,we offer these plots to people on the waiting list first and then to gardeners looking for additional space. It is fine to turn
down a late season plot opening and remain on the wait list.
And that's how the magic works. If you have any questions,
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 21 March 2012 08:30 |
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Written by Lorena Hawkins
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Friday, 18 February 2011 17:25 |
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There are innumerable guides in gardening books and websites for starting seeds in the spring.
Whether cultivating seedlings indoors or sowing into the thawed earth, here is an example of one online
seed starting schedule. Simply enter the date of our last frost and this program, created by Johnny's
Selected Seeds, will calculate the best dates to start your crops.
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 21 March 2012 14:42 |
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Expand Your Gardening Knowledge |
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Written by Lisa Spence
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Friday, 16 April 2010 11:03 |
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There are a number of educational opportunities at Salem Community Gardens and "beyond" this year.
 Boston Natural Area Network has a fabulous lineup of classes. Click here to view or download the 2012
brochure for their Seed, Sow and Grow Program!
Have a specific question or vexing problem? Try the Massachusetts Horticultural Society's HelpLine.
You can call 1-617-933-4929 during their published hours, or send an e-mail to
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any time you'd like. Be sure to include as much specific information as possibe to get the most helpful answer.
This year Salem community gardeners can request a gardening mentor for the season - someone with
a few more years of experience, who'll be available to answer your gardening questions. We will have sign-ups
at the potluck in May, or you can email
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to request a mentor or offer to be a mentor.
Salem Community Gardens will again hold novice gardeners classes in April/May 2012. Check back for
specific dates!
There are so many fabulous gardening books available today. Here's a list of some of our favorites...
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Last Updated on Sunday, 01 April 2012 21:25 |
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Extra Seeds Looking for a New Home? |
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Written by Lorena Hawkins
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Saturday, 09 April 2011 11:16 |
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Or looking to try something new? Try one of the Salem Community Gardens seed exchanges!
1. Permanent seed exchange coming soon to Mighty Aphrodite: Thanks to Brett for housing our permanent
seed exchange all season long in her gorgeous store. For more information about store hours and location,
visit her website.
2. Seed Swap and Seedling Sale at the Salem's Annual Living Green and Renewable Energy Fair:
Saturday, May 19 from 10 am - 2 pm at Old Town Hall, 32 Derby Square.
Remember to include the seed company and variety if not leaving the original seed packet behind.
Or bring small bags or or or envelopes to take seeds home.
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 21 March 2012 15:38 |
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