June @ The Surrey Garden!

Hello ​Surrey Gardeners,

We certainly had higher temperatures in May and thankfully some recent rain.

​Heres to hoping we survive 'June-uary' aka The June Gloom :)

Here are a few updates:

GET WATERING

​As temperatures​ slowly ​c​limb, and we get into ​Summer​ - watering becomes a bigger priority.

Regular, thorough watering is your best defense against upcoming heat. 

If you can’t make it to the garden every 2-3 days, consider asking a neighbour to help out or create a 'WATER ME' sign and leave it on your bed. 

VEGGIE THEFT

Plant theft is something that happens every season throughout all community gardens across the city. This is an unfortunate ​r​isk ​f​or community garden​ers and it tends to happen more when plants are beginning to mature and​ are ready for harvest.  

A few tips and advice for reducing theft:

  1. Plant less desirable "shiny" crops:  e.g. Leafy greens and root vegetables are the most recommended for a strong harvest. Things like strawberries, tomatoes, peppers or fruiting veggies tend to be first targets.

  2. Harvest fast: Once your veggies are ready to be eaten, pick them! The longer you wait the more likely someone could raid your yield.

  3. Grow more than you need: Consider growing more than you'll expect to eat, so if/when a thief swoops in you will still have a harvest.

  4. Talk with other gardeners: Get to know your neighbors. If we all keep an eye on each other's beds and know who's meant to be gardening where, we'll be more likely to call out a thief in the act or at least give them the eyes of disapproval.

Enjoy ​your June!