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Garden by the Sea Newsletter #7
If you have been considering a garden in Ocean Shores but don’t have space, or don’t know where to begin, please come to Garden by the Sea’s April 2nd Opening to meet veteran or master gardeners for ideas and information or to rent a plot.
We love to help.
Experienced or novice gardeners are welcome!
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Dear Members & Friends, As a group, gardeners tend to slog through cold wet winters with faith that spring will eventually arrive, bringing with it sunshine, warmth and the welcome budding of trees and flowers. We watch for the first fresh green sprouts breaking the soil to remind us it will soon be time to garden anew! Budding Announcements: You can read all about both events below. - 2022 GBTS gardening season begins with our Opening Celebration on April 2nd.
- We are hosting an informative class (Houseplants 101) at the Ocean Shores Library on February 5th.
2022 is GBTS’s 🌻🌻 “Year of the Sunflower” 🌻🌻 symbolizing a wish of warm sunshine, a healthy garden, hope for the future, and good health for you and your family. Hope you enjoy the articles below, Karen Young, President
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Community Garden April 2nd Opening
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Come Grow With Us:The 2022 Garden by the Sea growing season opens with garden plot sign-ups on Saturday April 2nd from 10am to 1pm.
Appointments are required for new gardeners renting a plot. Due to current covid guidelines, face masks are required. Garden beds are $25/year, plus a refundable clean-up deposit. Check our Plot Rental (CLICK HERE FOR RENTAL PAGE) for our contact information and current plot availability.
Appointments can be made beginning March 10th by contacting us at info@gardenbytheseaoceanshores.org or 425-255-4025. Thank you and hope to see you “growing” in the garden soon!
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House Plants 101 Workshop
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Please join us for this free class presented by members of Garden by the Sea on February 5th at 1pm at the Ocean Shores Library! Did you catch the houseplant obsession during covid? Did you purchase plants and are now wondering what to do with them? Or, did you talk yourself out of a new plant because you didn’t know how to take care of it? Garden by the Sea is pleased to kick off 2022 with this introduction to the basics of houseplants. We’ll cover basic needs (soil, water, light and temperature), transplanting, propagation and pests. You’ll go home with informational handouts including plenty of additional resources. You may even have a new plant to take home with you! There will be ample time for one-on-one conversations and questions following the presentation. - When: Saturday, Feb 5th from 1-3PM
- Where: Ocean Shores Library, 573 Point Brown Ave. NW
- CDC recommended disposable masks required (we will provide as needed)
- No need to Pre-register
- For Further info call: OS Library- 360-289-3919
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Winter Tasks for Restless Gardeners
Despite the current winter season, there are things you can do now to make your spring tasks easier. Here are a few ideas. - Clean, sharpen, and lightly oil garden tools.
- Check houseplants to be sure they are out of drafty areas.
- Order seed catalogs and develop your wish list!
- Consider keeping a garden journal to keep track of what to plant when, and what plants and techniques were successful (and those that fail).
- Add compost and/or mulch around any tender growth that may have started. Replace mulch displaced by wind and rain.
- Prune blueberry bushes
- Prune deciduous trees and shrubs that require dormant pruning.
For more January gardening tips, click on: https://extension.oregonstate.edu/gardening/techniques/january-garden-calendar
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While Winter Gardens Sleep, Gardeners Plan
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Winter gardens sleep, but they sleep well only if you have prepared them for bed. In Ocean Shores, it never really gets into a cold, deep winter, allowing some gardeners to plan for a winter crop in their vegetable gardens. When my last harvest is in, I cut off the remaining plants and put them in the compost pile. This year I am trying the “leave the roots in” method ...
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AmazonSmile Helps Support Garden by the Sea
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Just sign up with AmazonSmile and for every Amazon purchase you make, a percentage goes to Garden by the Sea.
It is easy to get started! - Go to amazon.com
- Sign in with your Amazon login
- Choose Garden by the Sea in the list as your charity of choice.
Each time you place an Amazon order use smile.amazon.com, everything will look the same except Amazon will donate a portion of your purchase price to support Garden by the Sea! For more details about this generous Amazon program, go to About AmazonSmile.
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Please Consider a One-time Donation
Your donations allows us to offer plot discounts to the food bank and children organizations and purchase soil, seed, and tools for gardener's use.Your contribution is appreciated and tax deductible. |
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What Are The FAQ's for G.B.T.S.?
The link below goes to the GBTS FAQs page. This is a great place to go to learn the basics of our community garden and how you can get involved.
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