Sunshine Weekly Weeder Newsletter
7 July 2016
www.sunshinecommunitygardens.org
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Micah 6 Update
We are now delivering Thursdays at 3:00 PM and Saturdays at 9:00 AM. More volunteers are needed. If you are available to assist with harvesting or delivering, please let Dana Kuykendall (kuykendall@austin.rr.com), 512.496.6575 or Mary Gifford (mgifford@austin.rr.com), 512.453.9742 know if you can help in any way. Volunteer hours count towards service hours. More volunteers are needed!
What we delivered recently - WOW!
- 6/23 - 335 lbs
- 6/25 - 106 lbs
- 6/30 - 103 lbs
- 7/02 - 111 lbs
Volunteer Opportunity
Would you like a steady volunteer job at Sunshine Gardens where you no longer have to scramble for volunteer hours twice a year? If so, the coveted job of rat-baiters is available. During the busy growing season, the bait needs replacing about once a month and in the winter and early spring, every six weeks or so. The job involves searching for the rat bait stations, unlocking them and putting the rat bait inside. That's it - there are about 20 around the garden and most are marked with a blue flag.
Training is available from the former volunteers in this position who have moved outside of Austin. If interested, please contact Jean at jean.flahive@gmail.com or Janet (Volunteer Coordinator) at jartdaht@gmail.com.
SCG Compost
There is compost ready on the east side of the biggest pile - there are signs but they are hard to see unless near the fence.
Prevent Heat Exhaustion
Summer is here and so is the heat. With gardening comes the dangers of heat-related illness.
A heat stroke occurs when the body's cooling system fails and the body cannot regulate its temperature. Warning signs include increased body temperature, dry skin, a rapid pulse, disorientation, or unconsciousness. Heat stroke can cause permanent disability or even death - call 911 if you think someone is having a heat stroke. Until help arrives, move the victim to a cool, shaded area, remove excess clothing and dampen the skin with moist cloths.
The solution is water, water, and more water. Staying hydrated with plenty of cool water is the most effective tool in preventing heat-related illnesses. In extreme heat, the body cannot disperse heat properly and body temperature soars. Water helps the body adjust to high temperatures and restore fluid lost through sweating.
Some additional tips for dealing with the sun's rays:
- Familiarize your body to the increasing heat by gradually spending more time outdoors.
- Drink water frequently. Avoid alcohol, coffee, sodas, and tea as these can lead to dehydration.
- If possible, avoid spending prolonged time outside between 12pm and 4pm, which is the hottest time of day.
- When outdoors, wear light-colored and loose-fitting clothing, sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses.
Weeder Content
Should you have any content to add to the Weeder email your articles or suggestions to pporter_scg@austin.rr.com.
Officer and Zone Coordinator Contacts - Sunshine Garden
Officers
- President - Jeff Monks garden@jeffmonks.com
- Vice President - Jim Willmann jhwillmann@gmail.com
- Secretary - Shannon Posern shannonposern@gmail.com
- Treasurer - Caroline Limaye scgtreasurer1@gmail.com
- Director - Bill Cason wccason@gmail.com
- Director - Lori Dobbin loridobbin@gmail.com
- Director - Randy Thompson jartdaht@gmail.com
Zone Coordinators
- Zone 1, Martin Morales marmoral512@gmail.com
- Zone 2, Katy Davis katydavis@austin.rr.com
- Zone 3, Ludmila Voskov lvoskov@austin.rr.com
- Zone 4, Ila Falvey ila.falvey@gmail.com
- Zone 5, Mary Gifford mgifford@austin.rr.com
- Zone 6, Charlotte Jernigan charlotte@cybermesa.com
- Zone 7, vacant
- Zone 8, Irina Kadukova irina@austinshrooms.com
- Zone 9, Kerry Howell casonhowell@gmail.com
- Zone 10, Christopher Schroder christopher.s.schroder@gmail.com
Other Coordinators
- Weekly Weeder Newsletter - Margaret Powis purslane2013@gmail.com
- Plant Sale - Michael Hall fibercable@austin.rr.com
- TSBVI Liason & Volunteer Coordinator - Janet Adams jartdaht@gmail.com
- Plot Rental - Kay McMurry scg.plots@gmail.com
- Compost Coordinator - Janet Adams jartdaht@gmail.com
- Compost Tea - Jennifer Woertz jennifer.woertz@urs.com
- Education Committee - Shannon Posern shannonposern@gmail.com
- Carpentry & Repairs - Robert Jarry r.jarry@sbcglobal.net
- Water Leak Repairs - Steve Schulz sschulz784@aol.com
- Tools & Wheelbarrows - Bob Easter beaster1@austin.rr.com
- Compost Tea - Jennifer Woertz jennifer.woertz@urs.com
- Website Coordinator - Sharon Rempert scgardenweb@gmail.com
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