Charlie’s heirloom tomato plants were a blowout success again this year. His generosity in raising nearly 200 tomato plants and donating the sale proceeds to the garden is greatly appreciated. Many thanks to all the gardeners who came out to buy … Continue reading →
By Gabriella B. There are ways to keep mosquitoes and other insects away besides drowning yourself in bug spray. For a more green approach, try installing some of these insect-repelling plants around your yard. 1. Marigolds Not only do they … Continue reading →
Many thanks to Amy for picking up A TON of burlap bags to use in the garden. And to her muscle man, Ludie, for helping to unload. And an even bigger thank you to Allegro Coffee for donating the bags. … Continue reading →
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By Ardis Young Rosedale Bees Update The honey bees at Rosedale did not survive the winter and spring. Recently, Tom Smedley, Carey, and Ardis set up two new bee hives in the Southwest corner to replace them. As you probably know, we are … Continue reading →
Memorial Day Three Days Only! Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday May 30, May 31 and, June 1. 10:00 a. m. to noon At Rosedale Community Garden Tomato plants expertly raised by the garden’s own Charlie S. Several varieties available. Also, dehydrated garlic … Continue reading →
It was unexpectedly chilly cold on Saturday, but we had a great turnout and were able to get a lot done in the garden. Many thanks to all who helped out on the various projects. Sorry if we fail to … Continue reading →
Rosedale’s first barrel of compost using the bokashi method was opened on Wednesday, May 10. Bokashi is a composting method that uses organic microbes to breakdown plant material into usable compost. The method … Continue reading →
Rosedale is trying out a new composting solution for the garden. Bokashi (acidic anaerobic) fermentation is the simplest, least costly, and fastest way of recycling organic waste. It is an anaerobic process with specialized microbes and requires only 10 days … Continue reading →
In the fall of 2010, Jackie and I were with an archaeological group at the Hopi Mesas. We met many of the elders and became interested in the way they have grown their corn for over a thousand years. It … Continue reading →
