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Some attributes of a responsible gardener: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Weeds must be pulled regularly in garden bed, assigned garden bed, and associated aisles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Follow all the rules regarding our new watering techniques. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Only organic methods will be used.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"this-week\">This Week<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>The chef event was a spectacular success. Chef Moley dazzled on the grill and we all now have more ideas for summer cooking. Thanks for those who attended and to chef Moley! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Friday\u2019s crew should prioritize harvesting carrots and bush beans. Also please be aware that beds 23 (Cucumbers) And 25 (Swiss chard) Have been planted with vegetables.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"next-week\">Next Week<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Remember: Friday is now 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>Front flower bed. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prune tomato and pepper suckers. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Friday priorities: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Harvest available vegetables. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Continue to burlap and mulch shed area.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"vegetable-of-the-week-collards\">Vegetable of the Week: Collards<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Soil Temp for Germ.: 55-75\u00b0F<br>Days to Emergence: 5-17<br>Seed Depth: 1\/4&#8243;<br>Thin Plants To: 12-24&#8243;<br>Seed Spacing: 1-3&#8243;<br>Row Spacing: 18-36&#8243;<br>Min. Germ.: 80%<br>Seed Life: 3 years<br>Seeds per gram: \u2248 250<br>Fertilizer Needs: Medium<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Brassica oleracea, Acephala Group Collards are among the best vegetable sources of vitamin K. This nutrient is said to limit neuronal damage in the brain, aiding in the prevention, or delaying onset of Alzheimer&#8217;s disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Days to maturity 50 to 60<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"culture\">Culture<\/h3>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Collards are a cool-season crop that performs best in spring and fall<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In wet climates, ensure adequate plant spacing to reduce pest and disease issues<\/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>Cover seed with loose soil, vermiculite, or sifted compost and water evenly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sow June\u2014July for a fall crop<\/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 4-6 weeks before anticipated transplant date<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work in 1\/2 cup fertilizer around each plant<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Start May\u2014July for transplanting June\u2014August for a fall crop<\/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: See Brassica Insect Information below<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Common diseases: Leaf spot, black rot, fungal diseases, mold, mildew, club root<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Disease prevention: Dispose of diseased material, proper crop rotation of 3-4 years<\/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>Harvest leaves from the bottom up at any size<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cool weather and frost brings out best flavor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Store at 36\u00b0F and 95% 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","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Important Message! 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