Rochester's South Wedge Neighborhood Social Network

South Wedge Victory Garden

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Supporting over 35 families, the South Wedge Victory Garden provides an opportunity for neighborhood residents to grow their own fresh vegetables. This helps save money, encourages healthy eating, and fosters a sense of community among its gardeners.

Members: 23
Latest Activity: May 5

Group Mission & Purpose

This group and its forum will empower gardeners to collaborate and share knowledge on issues and interests related to the South Wedge Victory Garden. Providing this opportunity for discussion between Victory Gardeners will allow the exchange of vegetable growing tips, tricks, experience, and a chance to get answers to questions like “How did my neighbor grow those amazing heirloom tomatoes?”

Discussion Forum

kids garden in star alley

hey neighbors! i am going to be leading a mixed age group of kids in planting and caring for a few beds in star alley this growing season. i am looking for donations of plants, seeds (shelling peas…Continue

Started by andrea Feb 25, 2011.

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We had the box of garden # 27 last year. We look forward to having it again this year. :-) KokomoContinue

Started by Kokomo Waller Dec 21, 2010.

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Comment by Heather Penrose on June 29, 2010 at 8:42pm: Hello All,

Gisella wanted me to share the following link ( I think I've seen some cases in Garden)

"Basil Downy Mildew Threatens Basil Plants : NPR‏"

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=128061773&...

Otherwise, the gardens look great so far!!

HP

Comment by andrea on June 29, 2010 at 8:47pm: it's been so wet that i have powder mildew on my curcurbits in my yard already!

Comment by Jason Smith on June 30, 2010 at 8:54pm: we will be out of town this weekend for our anniversary... wondering if somebody would be so kind as to water plot #20 for us a time or two? we'll pay you in hungarian peppers! -jason & cori smith

Comment by andrea on June 30, 2010 at 10:36pm: can't imagine they will need much watering after the last week! i have not watered my plants at all after the first week.

Comment by Jim Papapanu on July 1, 2010 at 8:41am: Jason and Cori -

Heather and I will be around this weekend. We’ll keep an eye on it for you when we’re at the garden tending our plot. Just let me know which days we need to cover it for you. Enjoy your weekend away. Happy anniversary!

By the way, this is exactly one of the sorts of things that I envisioned this gardener forum being used for. Excellent!

-Jim

Comment by andrea on July 1, 2010 at 9:05am: http://www.practicalenvironmentalist.com/gardening/water-wise-garde...
http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/feature/backyard/mulching.html
http://www.thedailygreen.com/going-green/tips/mulch

Comment by Jason Smith on July 1, 2010 at 9:47pm: Thanks, Jim! We'll be away Saturday through Monday (but Saturday/Sunday should be sufficient to keep 'em alive) - we really appreciate it!
-Jason

Comment by Jim Papapanu on July 7, 2010 at 9:11am

Hello Victory Gardeners,

I hope everyone is managing to stay somewhat cool in this heat! I want to remind you all that during this stretch it's important to keep a close eye on your vegetables and ensure that they have the water they need. I suggest the following general guidelines:

Visit your plot at least every other day to check up on it.
Don't water unless you need to. Soil that's dry on the surface may still be moist a couple of inches deep; a quick poke into it with your fingers will tell you what's really going on. Your plants will tell you the real story too. If you can see them just starting to flag, it's time to water.
When you do water, water deeply. Ensure that the water isn't just going to dampen the soil's surface and then evaporate. It needs to get down to the roots of your plants for them to consume it.
If it all possible, water in the morning. This will let the leaves of your plants dry out quickly, which will lessen the chances that moisture loving molds and fungi will be able to take hold.

So in summary, check up on your veggies often, don't water more frequently then you need to, but when you do water, give your plants a solid dose of H2O.

-Jim

Comment by Wild Tomatoes on July 22, 2010 at 7:28pm: I'm not sure but I believe the yesterday's storm has brought Basil Blight to the South Wedge Victory Garden. Some plots were damaged by the high winds, like mine. Has anyone noticed ?

Comment by Bob Williams on July 22, 2010 at 11:02pm: Yeah, our secondary plantings of things like beets, spinach, and lettuce took a real beating in the downpour. Glad our tomato cages didn't get knocked over like last time.