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jstr11
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Posted: Wed Jun 28th, 2006 03:23 am |
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The question is the same as the description"Anybody know how to find a local community garden?".
Thanks
jstr11
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Newt
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Posted: Thu Jun 29th, 2006 03:09 am |
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Wow, you don't need to yell!! Since you don't say where you live I would suggest you contact your local government or extension service.
http://www.ceinfo.unh.edu/cesites.htm
Newt
Last edited on Thu Jun 29th, 2006 03:10 am by Newt
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jstr11
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Posted: Mon Jul 3rd, 2006 02:32 am |
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| Sorry thats the second time i've been told that. i live in (sorry didn't want the info on here), washington (sorry i don't want to say what city) Last edited on Thu Jul 6th, 2006 04:56 pm by jstr11
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jstr11
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Posted: Mon Jul 3rd, 2006 02:32 am |
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| Sorry thats the second time i've been told that. i live in (sorry didn't want the info on here), washington (sorry i don't want to say what city) Last edited on Thu Jul 6th, 2006 04:57 pm by jstr11
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Newt
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Posted: Mon Jul 3rd, 2006 02:53 am |
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I understand you not wanting to share where you live. You could add your state and plant hardiness zone to your profile. You can see mine says zone 7 - Maryland. Being at a forum where you have to register and can hide your e-mail address from public view helps to protect your privacy.
Anyway, I went to http://www.google.com/ and put in the search box:
King County + Washington + community garden
The very first listing lead me here.
http://www.mrsc.org/subjects/parks/comgarden.aspx
You can click on 'Community Garden Programs (Public)' and there's a whole list! 
Now you know how to search. 
Newt
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jstr11
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Posted: Thu Jul 6th, 2006 05:51 am |
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thanks now i can have more space without the the neighbors cringing at the bare spot every winter
Jstr
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Newt
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Posted: Thu Jul 6th, 2006 05:57 am |
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You are so very welcome!! I'm ordering my salad with ranch dressing now.
Why not plant a cover crop for the winter? It will look better, hold the soil in place and add good nutrients to the soil. Need info on it?
Newt
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jstr11
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Posted: Thu Jul 6th, 2006 07:20 am |
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Info is always welcome!! Thanks Newt!! Also I did what you said to put my zone in if you haven't noticed!
jstr
Last edited on Thu Jul 6th, 2006 07:22 am by jstr11
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Newt
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Posted: Thu Jul 6th, 2006 07:30 am |
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You seem to be very interested in organics and more info all the time, so I'm sure this site won't be too much for you. Some folks think I use sites that are a bit too complicated sometimes. 
http://www.attra.org/attra-pub/covercrop.html#principle
http://www.gardenguides.com/TipsandTechniques/greenmanure.htm
http://www.backyardgardener.com/masterg/extendsept.html
I did notice that you added your state and zone. When I realized what time it is here, I knew that it's 3 hours earlier where you are.
Newt
Last edited on Thu Jul 6th, 2006 07:39 am by Newt
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jstr11
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Posted: Thu Jul 6th, 2006 07:50 am |
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It's 12:44(PM) now but oh well. At the moment all sites seem a bit complicated but then again I'm probably gonna pass out in front of the computer to night! Your definetly right about the organic an info! Wich you have helped tremendously with!! (Big words, I hoped they're spelled right)
jstr
Last edited on Thu Jul 6th, 2006 07:55 am by jstr11
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Newt
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Posted: Thu Jul 6th, 2006 03:33 pm |
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I think you meant that it was 12:44 AM. I had to go to sleep as the thunderstorm stopped and the dogs calmed down.
Those sites about cover crops are a bit complicated, especially the first one. Planting something like winter rye or oats in the fall will keep the soil from blowing away or being washed away in the winter and keep alot of weeds from growing. The roots will hold the soil together and the top growth will protect the top of the soil from the wind and rain. In the spring you dig it up, turn it over with the green growth now on top of the soil and break it up into smaller chunks. That way it can decompose and enrich the soil where it grew. It takes about 3 weeks to for this to happen. Then you can plant. The last site I gave you explains it about half way down the page.
Newt
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jstr11
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Posted: Thu Jul 6th, 2006 07:03 pm |
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I guess it was wasn't it? I'm not normally awake to find out! lol Thanks, can i plant the oats in the middle of winter and still have the mature before Spring?
jstr
Last edited on Thu Jul 6th, 2006 07:06 pm by jstr11
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Newt
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Posted: Thu Jul 6th, 2006 07:17 pm |
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Plant the oats, or whatever you choose to plant, in the fall after you have harvested all your veggies. Then let it grow for the fall and leave it there over winter. In the spring, about 3 weeks before you want to plant is when you turn it under. The second link gives you a chart of what to plant and when it can be planted and turned under, if you scroll down.
Newt
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Kale
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Posted: Sun Nov 11th, 2007 02:05 pm |
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HOWDY NEWT!
I have been wondering about the fall crop theory for some time now, have been seeking for someone that I can actually talk with that does this. I have several concerns on the aftermath once tilled/turned under,I also wasnt certain as to where to get the needed seed. My beds are now cleaned turned and fresh (not composed yet) along with 2yr compost and covered with straw on the black fabric.
I am looking to do the fall planting season, just not educated enough to trust I want to .
Thanks, I will read from those links you have posted.
Kale
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Newt
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Posted: Thu Nov 15th, 2007 02:10 am |
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Hi Kale,
Let me know if you have any questions. I'm wondering why you would put down black plastic and then put straw on top.
You should be able to find seed at a feed store.
Newt
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Kale
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Posted: Thu Nov 15th, 2007 08:33 pm |
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Newt, I put black fabric not the plastic, I just want to keep animals out and weeds. All a cat needs to see is fresh soil and I'd be ruined.I havent read your links yet, if I have a question or two , I will ask.
Thanks and Have a Great Fall Day!
Kale
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Newt
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Posted: Thu Nov 15th, 2007 10:20 pm |
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Kale, sorry about that. I misread.
Newt
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