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Garden by the Sea Newsletter #9
Dear Members & Friends, Welcome to a new year at Garden by the Sea, and soon to be a new gardening season! We will officially start the season on April 1st at our Garden Opening Celebration. This is the time to rent a plot, shop for plants and garden supplies, talk to other gardeners, or just come to tour the garden. There are more details about the opening and how to rent a plot below. A big event coming up next month is the Artisan Faire at the VFW in Ocean Shores on February 11th and 12th (see more info below). This is an important one for GBTS since all proceeds will go to help our community garden! I hope you enjoy the articles in this month’s issue, and look forward to seeing you in the garden this spring!🌱 🌻Best wishes for a healthy garden full of sunshine, happiness, and hope for the future. 🌻 Karen Young, President: Garden by the Sea |
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Community Garden April 1st Opening
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COME GROW WITH US: The 2023 Garden by the Sea growing season opens with garden plot sign-ups starting on Saturday April 1st from 10am to 1pm. Appointments are required for new gardeners renting a plot. Garden beds are $25 or $30/year, plus a refundable clean-up deposit. Check our Plot Rental page (https://gardenbytheseaoceanshores.org/plot-fees-regulations/ ) for our contact information and current plot availability. Appointments can be made 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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UPCOMING EVENT:
Artisan Faire, February 11-12th
"Hearts & Flowers...& Chocolate
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After a successful inaugural event in December, another Artisan Faire returns in February just in time for Valentine’s Day! This is a particularly special event for the community garden since all proceeds benefit Garden by the Sea. The Artisan Faire will focus on fair trade items from five continents while also including crafts from local artists, as well as delicious and decadent desserts from the Patisserie. With the theme of the event being Valentine’s Day, we are assured there will be plenty of chocolate! Garden by the Sea volunteers will be helping at the event. Hope to see you there. Saturday Feb 11th 10am to 4pm and Sunday Feb 12th noon to 4pm VFW Post 8956: 953 Trent CT. Ocean Shores, WA 98569 Admission and Parking are Free - Sale Proceeds Benefit Garden by The Sea
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Coastal Greenhouses
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If you have been considering using a greenhouse to extend the growing season or perhaps grow plants that need extra protection from the elements, this article will give you lots of great options to consider ...
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Meet the Deer
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For those of you new to Ocean Shores, or anyone that may be just enamored with the numerous deer that roam around here, we are sharing an earlier article that will help you understand why you should worry about our local deer residents. Click below to read the full article.
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FEATURED COASTAL PLANT:
Evergreen Huckleberry
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If you are looking for a hearty and attractive shrub for your yard, you may want to consider the native evergreen huckleberry (Vaccinium ovatum). Often overlooked by home gardeners because it can look a bit scruffy in the wild, the evergreen huckleberry actually has amazing advantages and qualities. These plants are adaptable to many growing conditions (including sandy coastal areas like ours) and require ...
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THE RESTLESS GARDENER:
Winter Tasks
Despite the current winter season, there are things you can do throughout the month of February to make your spring tasks easier. Here are a few ideas from OSU Extension. - Tune up lawn mower and other garden equipment.
- Have soil tested.
- Make a plan for what to plant and where to plant it (and when!)
- Repair winter damage to trees and shrubs.
- Till cover crops into garden soil.
- Prune blueberries and fruit trees.
- Prune deciduous trees, shrubs, and vining ornamentals.
- Start cool season veggie seeds in greenhouse or indoors for spring planting (such as broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower).
- Monitor outdoor plants for problems and treat if necessary.
For the full list of OSU Extension’s February gardening tips, click on: https://extension.oregonstate.edu/gardening/techniques/february-garden-calendar
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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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GBTS SUPPORT:
One-time Direct Donation to GBTS
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. Click the link below to make a donation. |
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