Big Challenge

This Saturday is a big challenge to see how we tackle the ward garden project. Because of scheduling of the Ward camp out next week and the need to get the garden caught up we have a need for a good turnout this Saturday.

Among other things we plan to plant the pole beans, cucumbers, squash and peppers in the front section of the garden.We also need to plant the second section of corn. And we have a big tomato planting also needed. All of this will be done at Lyman's place.

We hope to have the sprinkler pipe in place so we can give the garden a good watering when we finish. I have been told that there is a Primary function that morning at 10:00 I am encouraging folks who need to attend that meeting to join us at 8:00 or 8:30. You may need to bring hoes, shovels and rakes. I have found that those bulb planters that pull out a plug of dirt about 21/2 inches wide and about three inches deep are handy for transplanting small plants. Shovels also work. We will have the plants, seeds and panels available.
An update: Onions are in and thriving. Potatoes are in and not up yet. The first planting of corn is surfacing. The poles for the pole beans are in and the panel material is on site. Oh and by the way, weeds are starting to surface and we will soon need to be addressing that as well. I expect we will need at least a weekly weeding project.

This should be a great experience. Hope to see you.

Remember to be saving your one gallon empty milk cartons and nursery pots in the case we have a late frost to protect the plants.

Ward Campout...

I know that this doesn't have anything to do with the garden, but I just thought that I would share...

Here is some information I just received about the ward camp out coming soon:

The 4th Ward Camp-out is coming fast. We will be camping with first ward in the "Lehi site" at Cinnamon Creek on JUNE 5th & 6th. Kids games will start about 5 p.m. (or you can bring your own toys) and go til they are done. Dinner will be provided and served from 6:30 to 7:30, please bring your own dishes for eating. At 7:30 we will have a special inspirational speaker for about a half hour. A fire will be lit at dark with visiting til you are tired. If you like you may bring a dessert to the dinner. The camp ground will be available to us from Thursday after noon until 3 p.m. on Saturday so come and make it a weekend of fun! See you there!!

Sorry...here is the latest update

Because of the Aaronic Priesthood commemoration, slow seed germination and scheduling conflicts, we will not be having a general planting project on Sat May 23rd . Weather permitting we should be ready on the 30th for some major work which would include planting of tomatoes, peppers, successive corn plantings. at both sites, winter squash, pole beans and cucumbers..
There will be some opportunities for individualized smaller projects during the week for those who have time and would like to contribute. Noel will try to get the climbing panels for the pole beans and cucumbers set up. Some of our onions will need to be replanted because they didn't get enough ,moisture during the recent dry period. If you would like to help contact Dave Hebdon who can direct you to those needing help.
We still will need protective covering for frost sensitive plants by May 30th. Please contact the Derricotts if you have empty gallon milk jugs with the bottom cut out or gallon or bigger plant containers from nurseries.
Schedule in some time this summer to help with roto tilling, weeding, fertilizing, pest control, harvesting and processing. Those who have helped so far report that simply working together on such a good cause has been a blessing in their lives. The Lord has given us this opportunity for a number of reasons including producing food for consumption and storage, learning gardening skills, assisting those in need, fellowshipping and friendshipping. I promise you that you will be blessed in ways that you may not be aware of if you support this force for good. Thanks for all you do. Noel

Yahoo!!!!!

The garden is going. On Thursday the 7th a brave crew of ward gardeners planted the potatoes and the onions at Lyman Jensen's plot.
At noon on Saturday the 9th we will plant the first installment of corn at the same plot subsequent plantings of corn will be two weeks later.
There will be opportunities for planting and weeding every Saturday at noon from now on. On the 16th we will plant the first installment of corn at Chris Baileys. and subsequent plantings every two weeks.
On the 23rd we will plant pole beans and cucumbers and cover the squash and tomato area with black plastic to warm the soil. On the 30th we will plant tomatoes, squash and peppers at Jensen's and another installment of corn at Baileys.
As we get into the swing of things we can firm up weeding by hand within rows and between row tilling assignments. The success to any garden is keeping ahead of the weeds. We will need to fertilize corn, tomatoes and squash during the season and also be watchful of insects and diseases that may need to be dealt with. Harvest and processing will also be scheduled as the season progresses.
Make it part of your summer plans to be a part of this great project.
Brother Hebdon will be helping us with scheduling. Please let him know if you would like to help and be notified of the assignments
Thanks for all you do.

New garden pic's...

So...here are the latest pics of what has been going on at the garden. Thanks to the bishop for plowing up the dirt for us. I caught a quick picture of him working.