Meridian Co-op Gardening Update 11-14-12Meridian Co-op Gardening Club
2012
Julius M. Kleiner Memorial Park
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Park Grand Opening!
Handed out Brochures
Spoke to public
Had a sign up sheet
35 families expressed interest
Followed up via e-mail
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Late Spring Start
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We planted…
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Cabbage (red/ green)
Broccoli
Cauliflower
Cucumbers (Armenian, lemon, straight eight)
Tomatoes (slicers/paste)
Green Beans (purple/ roma)
Peppers (hot/sweet)
Eggplant (3 types)
Fennel
Summer
Squash (zucchini, patty pan)
Winter Squash (spaghetti, acorn, butternut)
Sweet Corn
Leeks
Melons (watermelon/ cantaloupe)
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Growing time!
We weeded
And weeded
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We had 15 families that participated the whole year! Plus many volunteers who helped us with harvest and cleanup!
And it grew
And GREW!
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We had great success and shared with the Meridian Food Bank!
Cucumbers, squash, eggplant, peppers, melons, cabbage, etc.
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Between the two efforts over 5,000 lbs of fresh produce went to the Meridian Food Bank
Youth Groups, Boy Scouts, and Volunteers !
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Improvements for 2013
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Increased Participation
Earlier Planting Time
Planned Schedule
Publicity
Classes (elementary level)
Improve on harvesting so there is less waste
MCG plans on….
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Sprinkler / Drip System
Overspray/Flooding from Park
Programmable Timer
Improve the slope
Permission to use plastic mulch
Signage
Access by second week in April
Assistance with rodent
control
We could use help with….
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Fantastic Experience for Many!
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A Few of our Favorite Things!
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Community Partners
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