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Our rolling number is 392 pounds donated. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The installation of the new gate is beginning today and the irrigation instructions will be posted. Facilities has begun the installation of the memorial bench and message board.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"next-week\">Next Week<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Remember: Friday will now be a morning shift (7 am to 10 am)*<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Monday priorities:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Trellis and prune tomatoes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plant beds 23 and 25.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Friday priorities: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Deer fence and gate construction. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Front flower bed (Digging up rock border).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"vegetable-of-the-week-pumpkin\">Vegetable of the Week: Pumpkin<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Soil Temp for Germ.: 65-85\u00b0F<br>Days to Emergence: 5-10<br>Seed Depth: 1&#8243;<br>Soil Temp. for Trans.: 60\u00b0F<br>Plant Spacing: 3-4&#8242;<br>Row Spacing: 4-6&#8242;<br>Min. Germ.: 75%<br>Seed Life: 3 years<br>Seeds per gram: Listed per variety<br>Fertilizer Needs: High<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cucurbita spp. This traditional ornament of the autumn harvest is good for much more than jack-o-lanterns and pies. High in fiber and essential minerals, their colorful orange flesh signifies an abundance of the antioxidant beta-carotene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Days to maturity 95 to 110<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"culture\">Culture<\/h3>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pumpkins require uniform irrigation totaling 15-20 inches of water during the growing season<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bee attractant flowers or beehives will help yields \u2014 misshapen or non-developing fruit is often the result of poor pollination<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"direct-sowing\">Direct Sowing<\/h3>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Plant after frost danger when soil warms to 65\u00b0F<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work in shovelful of compost and 1\/2 cup fertilizer into hill<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep soil evenly moist but not wet as too much moisture causes seed to rot<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bush varieties: sow 3-4 feet apart<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vining varieties: sow 4-5 feet apart<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"transplanting\">Transplanting<\/h3>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Start indoors 3-4 weeks prior to anticipated transplant date in 4 inch pots<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work in shovelful of compost and 1\/2 cup fertilizer into hill<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transplant carefully as to not disturb roots<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"insects-amp-diseases\">Insects &amp; Diseases<\/h3>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Common insects: Cucumber beetles and squash bugs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Common diseases: Various wilts, leaf spots mildews, and various viral diseases<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Disease prevention: 3-4 year crop rotation, and fungicide applications<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"harvest-amp-storage\">Harvest &amp; Storage<\/h3>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Leave on vine until fully mature, rinds should be firm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pumpkins can tolerate a light frost, but must be protected from a hard frost<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dry gourds: Wash gently in a solution of 10 parts water and 1 part bleach, carefully removing all dirt, then store in a warm, dry location<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Store at 55-70\u00b0F and 70% relative humidity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Workday Task List<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Weeding<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Perimeter of fence (inside and outside)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shed and Compost areas<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Perimeter of communal raised beds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pollinator beds outside fenced area<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cleaning and Organizing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Communal materials<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tools<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">General Maintenance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pulling dead plants and crops<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Repairing Hoses and Irrigation lines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Repair and maintain rain barrel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Repairing fence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Seasonal or As needed<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Soil installation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Woodchip\/mulch installation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Harvesting crops<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Irrigating pollinator beds<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Workday Task List<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Weeding<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Perimeter of fence (inside and outside)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shed and Compost areas<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Perimeter of communal raised beds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pollinator beds outside fenced area<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cleaning and Organizing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Communal materials<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tools<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">General Maintenance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pulling dead plants and crops<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Repairing Hoses and Irrigation lines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Repair and maintain rain barrel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Repairing fence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Seasonal or As needed<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Soil installation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Woodchip\/mulch installation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Harvesting crops<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Irrigating pollinator beds<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chef event on July 22nd from 6 to 8 pm! 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