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Garden by the Sea Newsletter #15
Garden Troublemakers ... We Know Who You Are! Dear Members & Friends, I hope this letter finds you well and enjoying the last few weeks of summer☀️in your garden! In this issue, we tackle some common challenges that northwest gardeners face:🦌deer, dandelions, climate change, insects and slugs🐛. GBTS' AI Companion, Wil I. Gro, has taken on the problem of insects and slugs with his article on the pros and cons of Marigolds. But I must warn you he is stretching his literary wings a bit by attempting a humorous approach. Know that we always keep him in line with our reality checks! Enjoy the remaining lazy days of summer, and we hope to see you at some of our upcoming events this fall and winter. Karen Young, President: Garden by the Sea PS…If you are interested in renting a plot in spring 2026, please email us at info@gardenbytheseaoceanshores.org to get on our list.
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Upcoming Garden Events for 2025
September 13, 12 -2pm
All About Houseplants. Join us at the Ocean Shores Public Library to learn the basics about helping your houseplants do their best. Sponsored by the Master Gardeners of Grays Harbor and Pacific Counties and Garden by the Sea. September 27, 10 – 11am
Yoga in the Garden. Bring your own mat or outdoor blanket and join us at the community garden to stretch those sore gardening muscles and joints. Dress comfortably. No prior yoga experience necessary. $10 per person. October 4, 10am – 1pm
Harvest Work Party and Lunch in the Garden. Hope you can help us get the garden cleaned up for fall with music, food, laughter, and fellowship plus a raffle for great garden plants/accessories plus free seeds. Bring your own garden gloves. December 13, 10-noon and 1-3:00pm
Wreath Workshop: Two fun pack sessions at the Ocean Shores Public Library. Make your own holiday wreaths with native greenery and a variety of festive decorations. All supplies provided. $20/person. Pre-registration required.
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No Really, That's Not a Dandelion
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Yes, there are a lot of yellow flowered weeds in Ocean Shores, in waste areas and what passes for lawns here. Although we are used to calling them Dandelions, one can find few “true” Dandelions. Instead we have a couple of weeds belonging to the Dandelion TRIBE. Why do we care? Each species has different growth habits and requires different methods of eradication. If you do not care about getting rid of them, they are all great pollinator plants that can bring beneficial insects to your garden.
Click READ MORE below for the whole article.
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Deer-Proofing Your Fall Garden
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Fall in the Pacific Northwest brings a familiar challenge for gardeners: increased deer activity. As natural food sources become scarce, our cultivated landscapes can quickly become an irresistible buffet for our antlered neighbors. But with smart plant choices and clever strategies, you can enjoy a vibrant autumn garden without constant worry. . Click READ MORE below for the whole article.
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Gardening in Times of Climate Change
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In 2022 I began to pay more attention to climate change issues, and how we as home gardeners can adapt to the changing situation. A webinar I recently attended gave me some insights and approaches which I will share with you. First, let us look at some key questions: - What is climate change? – it is generally described as a long-term shift in global temperatures and weather patterns due to increasing carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere with rising temperatures as result.
- Why is it important for gardeners to know more about climate change? – we need to understand how to act and adapt in times of climate change. This will be an ongoing issue, and it will be crucial to observe, diagnose, define challenges, and to find strategies for adaptation.
- How will climate change affect gardening? – we may have to develop completely different schedules for planting and harvesting. The correct timing will have a major impact on the failure or success of our gardening endeavors.
Click READ MORE below for the whole article.
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FEATURED COASTAL PLANT:
Marigolds
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The Marvelous, Maddening Marigold: A PNW Gardener’s TaleAh, the marigold. That cheerful little fireball of a flower that practically screams, “I’m here to party and repel pests!” It’s every Pacific Northwest coastal gardener’s go-to companion plant or at least the first one we all toss in because someone on YouTube with suspiciously clean hands said to. Click the READ MORE below for the whole article.
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THE RESTLESS GARDENER:
September Tasks
September can be perfect for getting caught up on yard work. The weather is still comfortable and many of our summer activities are winding down. Here are a few suggestions for your gardens. - Fertilize and aerate an existing lawn in the fall for strong spring growth. September is also a good time to establish a new lawn.
- Divide perennials such as lilies, peonies, iris, hosta, and Shasta daisies.
- Plant new trees and shrubs (or transplant existing plants) and keep watered.
- Stake tall flowers to protect from autumn winds.
- Plant autumn bulbs such as daffodils, hyacinth, and crocus for additional spring color.
- Harvest potatoes when the tops die down.
- Mulch carrots, parsnips, and beets for winter harvesting.
- Protect tomato plants or ripen indoors if threatened by frost.
- Control slugs as needed.
- For more ideas for September gardens click link below:: https://extension.oregonstate.edu/gardening/techniques/september-garden-calendar
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GBTS SUPPORT:
One-time Direct Donation to GBTS
Your donations allow us to offer plot discounts to the food bank and provide gardening help to other local groups and organizations. Donations are also used to provide community gardeners with new soil and compost plus regularly replace rusty tools and broken hoses. Contributions are always appreciated and are tax deductible. Click the link below to make a donation. |
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Additional FAQs, Gardening & How-to Tips, Photo Gallery and GBTS Story
The links below go to different aspects of GBTS. These are a great place to go to learn the basics of our community garden, gardening tips, our history and how you can get involved.
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