One of the most persistent weeds of Island gardenscapes is wild garlic, the wild member of the Onion family also called onion grass, and botanically Allium vineale. A thin layer of the harvested material - compost - can alter problem areas of lawn and make a beneficial difference in nutrient and moisture retention of garden soils, both ornamental and vegetable. Trimming, pruning, weeding, and picking-up: the debris all belongs in a compost pile, if possible. Similarly to cleaning one’s house, where using chemical cleaners may harm oneself and family, using harmful chemicals in one’s garden contaminates personal space outdoors. Waking up the garden entails a lot of cleaning-house, albeit outside. Extras have been ordered, if you missed the online order deadline.Ĭelebrating Earth Day year-round, rainwater harvesting has multiple advantages: protecting our ponds from run-off pollution growing healthy plants using nitrogen-rich rainwater conserving our sole-source aquifer and reducing water bills controlling moisture levels around house foundations and lastly, providing non-potable water during power outages. Pick-up time has been extended, from 10 am to 3 pm. A change in plan makes the Lagoon Pond Association rain barrels available for pickup Saturday, April 20, at A Gallery, across from Eden.
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