Greetings Fellow Gardeners!
There was a lot happening at Goldenrod this past week. Most importantly, we were gifted with what farmers refer to as a “million dollar rain”; warm, gentle and it continued for a number of days. Everybody’s plants look strong and healthy.
Goldenrod’s new garden shed is almost finished and we can’t thank Dietrich and his crew enough! We look forward to seeing the new roof, which will direct run-off into a rain barrel, and this will be very helpful in case of another dry spell.
Speaking of dry spells…Straw will be delivered soon and members are invited to use it to mulch their beds.
There is so much enthusiasm for a Pollinator Garden and it is definitely one of Goldenrod’s priorities but this may not happen until 2022 because the location of a Pollinator Garden depends on how big our 2022 stage 2 Build will be. Many members have volunteered to help plant it, take care of it, donate seedlings, etc. and we thank you. The Board will update everyone once they know more.
Design is finalized for the official sign for Goldenrod Community Garden! Installation will take place soon, hopefully the first week in July.
You have probably noticed that the temporary paper plot numbers are flying away? Please gather them up for recycling. Permanent plot labeling is coming soon.
GETTING TO KNOW YOU
Last week we invited everyone to “engage with the Board”. Did you spot anyone sporting a bright yellow arm band? Did you get to share gardening tips? Compare tomato plantings?
Today we’d like to introduce Goldenrod’s interim Board members by name because they are delightful, hard-working and responsible for so much. They act as Treasurer, Registrar, President, Secretary as well as heading all kinds of committees like Build, Fundraising, Communications, etc.
Susan H. Diane M. Al W. Allegra N. Sara C. Bryn L. Carmel B. Amanda J. Tanya S. Dietrich S.
THE DONOR CORNER, the NCC
Goldenrod Community Garden would not exist without the support of the NCC. We have been allowed to use this area of land by the National Capital Commission of Ottawa/Gatineau and for this we are grateful. Community building through community gardening promotes community well-being - a vision the NCC shares with Goldenrod. Cheers to the dedicated group of volunteers who worked for almost a decade to secure this partnership.
INDIGENOUS LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Goldenrod Community Garden acknowledges that our location is on the unceded, unsurrendered Territory of the Anishinaabe Algonquin Nation whose presence here reaches back to time immemorial. We are grateful to have the opportunity to be present in this territory.
REMINDERS
JULY 1st is the DEADLINE to plant your plots.
All of the plots for the 2021 season have been allotted but some beds remain unplanted. On JULY 1st, any vacant plots will be given to people on the Goldenrod Community Garden waitlist.
Member Engagement Committee
Interested in helping to plan and execute events and activities at Goldenrod? There’s still time to join! We ask you to please complete this form
HELPFUL LINKS
Become a FRIEND OF THE GOLDENROD COMMUNITY GARDEN
Anyone can become a FRIEND of the Goldenrod Community Garden; you don’t have to have a plot or even live in Kitchissippi. For as little as $10, FRIENDS will be included on member communications and be invited to all events. Your donation will support gardeners for whom the plot fee is a financial barrier. To become a FRIEND, please complete this form.
Please note: plot members do not need to apply because your inclusion as a FRIEND was automatically granted when you paid your plot fee.