Category: Gardening


TGIF-watering restrictions

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May 9, 2014

 

Few noctious weeds

Few noctious weeds, on well watered and cut grass File photo KDG

The City of Merrrit has been under water restrictions since May 1st last week. A quick look at he published regulation in a local paper says that odd numbered houses have the  days Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday. Even numbered homes have the days of Monday, Wednesday and Friday for basic watering by sprinklers.

Hand watering is at any time and some say it is the most efficient way of watering. restrictions are in effect till the end of September. The city is asking for coöperation in using this resource wisely.:  http://www.merritt.ca/news/watering-restrictions-2014

There is no sprinkling on Sundays.

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TGIF garden plot

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April 25, 2014

 

The Nicola Valley  Community Garden  Society is taking requests for a garden plot. Registrations for 2014 can be accommodated by the Baillie house  Drop in center/ tourist info / historical society at 2202 Garcia street. the cost for 2014 would be 40 dollars including a 5 dollar membership and a 15 dollar damage deposit. There is a possibility of a wait list.

Some advice from the garden society ” use your twigs for plant tags” ,”just shave the ends and then write on them with felt pen”.

E mail: nicolavalleycommunitygardens@gmail.com

 

Today in history April 25th 1944

The United Negro College fund is established

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Appledorn tulips

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April 17, 2014

 

Appledorn tulips, for Easter, Photo KDG

Appledorn tulips,April 16th 2014, Merritt BC
for Easter,
Photo KDG

These tulips have bloomed in time for easter weekend here in Merritt BC.  We enjoy thinking of Andrea Rogers who came to spend her live here in Merritt from Appledorn Holland. Andrea married a Canadian  solder Norm who passed a few years ago. Norm was involved in the liberation of Holland in the Second World War and managed the Super Value grocery store here in Merritt.  Andrea Came to Canada in 1948 and continues to live here and enjoys gardening and flowers of various kinds.

Today in history: April 16th 1985

Born: Mark Baker Welsh Author

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Green locust

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April 16, 2014

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Photo Source GNU Wikipedia

The Merritt Public Library has a new tree to replace the Pine Tree removed from the entrance of the building. A green Locust tree was planted by a landscaping contractor this morning and is to be “complementary of the trees on the front that are sunburst locus.”

Today in history: April 14th 1956

Video tape is first demonstrated in Chicago.

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Watermelon a high lycopene food.

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September 10, 2013

We planted watermelon very early last spring in pots indoors from seeds that I found that had been around for years 4 plants germinated. Because advice came that they should not be moved outside untill the overnight temperature got to 18 celsius they stayed indoors well into July. The end of July and August saw a spreading out over the ground of an interesting plant. When planted we made a sandy hill and cut out about a  5 by 5 foot piece of poly and placed it to keep the weeds down and the moisture in.

There is a full moon on thursday next that’s 10 days from now:http://www.moonphases.info/full-moon-countdown-clock.html  Around here  the common wisdom is to watch for frost on the full moon in September, it may not come and all of September may be available for growing  however it is the time to be cautious.

We pulled some weeds however we are interested in the organic value of the seeds produced by ground including the microbes that are in the weed community. We hope for an organic hardy seed coming from our few melons.

Watermelon grows best in warm climates however it can be grown farther north with some extra care and concern. It is a wonder feeling to produce such a beautiful fruit.

Today in History September 10th 2002

Switzerland joins the UN breaking its tradition of being neutral.

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Watering restrictions

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May 7, 2013

The City of Merritt went into watering restrictions on May the first. There is no watering by sprinkler  on Sundays, and even number houses may water on Monday, Wednesday , and Friday. Odd-numbered houses  are on  Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Times are 6 am to 8 am in the morning and 7 to 10 in the evenings.

There is no restrictions on watering by sprinkler cans or directed hose; including washing cars.

Today in history: May 7, 1920

The Group of Seven , works of art go on display at an Art Gallery in Ontario.

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