WCG has allowed the Community Garden to purchase a brand new rototiller. It is an Earthquake, 79cc 4-cycle with a  21 inch tilling width and adjustable tilling depth. You can pop off the two outside tines along with the black side shields to convert it into a cultivator for mixing up soil or weeding. Coincidentally, the cost of the tiller was almost exactly the same as the proceeds from the spring Plant Sale.

Thanks to Robert Reining (l) and David Sobash for their expert assembly. And to Charlie Morse for delivery service. 

This tiller, along with the big Troy tiller and the battery powered weed whackers, will be stored in the locked machinery shed, but will be available for use on Tuesday evenings, Saturday mornings, and by appointment. Let Barbra know if you want to use one and she can make it available for you.

Many thanks to new CGer Amir Mousavizadegan who restored the old tiller to operating condition. This tiller is now stored under the solar panels near the greenhouse and is available for use any time. 

Our Gardening Community is made up of wonderful people who are friendly and helpful. Sometimes, though, we might inadvertently forget to fully consider our neighbors. Below are some of the little things that will help to keep the garden friendly.

• Do not exceed the boundaries of your assigned plot. This is especially important if you have installed hardscape. Please make sure that you keep the pathways their intended width. Do not allow plants to fall into the pathways. Stake them up or prune them.

• Be considerate of your neighbors and other gardeners. Do not remove anything from another’s plot or walk through except on pathways.

• Be sure to turn your hose off when you are finished watering, both at the nozzle and at the valve. 

• Reduce tripping hazards by coiling hoses on the hose stands that have been provided.

• Return all tools to the tool shed, storing “apples” with “apples” to save space. 

• Clean heavy soil off tools before storing them.

• Close the door of the tool shed and secure with the U bolt so the wind doesn’t damage it.

• Be cognizant of creating shade for your neighbor’s plot. If you are planting tall plants or growing up trellises, it is best to site them in the middle of your plot or on the north side. Once your tall plants have finished, remove the dead stalks as soon as you can.

• If you have extra seedlings or produce that you would like to share, you may leave them on the picnic tables under the shade structure. 

• Remove your piles of pulled weeds to the compost area.

• Return empty wheelbarrows to the area around the tool shed and lay on their sides. 

• Make sure that the gates are closed and locked when you leave.