Sunshine Community Gardens

18 July 2019

www.sunshinecommunitygardens.org

Gardener's Picture page

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Upcoming Column for the Weeder

A new column called "Faces of Sunshine" will begin next week. Marsha Riti , a gardener in Zone 8 has requested that we do a column featuring the new and long-time gardeners of Sunshine Community Gardens. The column will contain a brief article/story on one gardener and a couple of photos of that gardener each week. Marsha will submit the first article and may ask many of you if you are willing to participate in this project. No one will be written about or have a photograph published without your permission, but if you are asked and want to participate, please do so. Additionally, if you want to interview one of your gardening neighbors and submit an article/story with a photo, please get your gardener's permission and once prepared, please send it to Holly Gilman by Wed. eve. Holly's email address is below. Thanks for your recommendation on this column, Marsha.

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Upcoming Events at Zilker Botanical Garden

May 25th to August 10th - 2019 Woodland Faerie Trail

Explore the abodes of the faeries and gnomes along the Woodland Faerie Trail! Miniature Faerie houses of all sorts are created by families, businesses, clubs and groups around Austin, using whimsical design combined with natural materials to highlight native materials and plants found in Texas. Enjoy them before they're gone!

July 25th - The Garden Club of Austin's Monthly Meeting
"Live Auction & Ice Cream Social" - 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Beat the Heat at The Garden Club of Austin's Annual Garden-Themed Live Auction! Along with the auction, this month the club will be celebrating the beginning of Summer with an Ice Cream Social, where members bring their favorite ice cream toppings to share (while supplies last). Come join us for an evening of light refreshments, in this case ice cream with all the fixings, socializing and trading your gardening tips, and an opportunity to add fresh excitement to your gardenscape, porch or interior at reasonable prices. Auction items include Stag Horn Ferns, Bromeliads, Succulents, Plant Containers, and Garden Art.

For more information, Check out the Garden Club of Austin's website.

For more info, check out our Facebook event.

August 10, 2019 - "Growing Herbs in Texas" Gardening Seminar

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Learn the basics of growing herbs in the Austin area, including soil preparation, watering, growing seasons, when to plant, when to harvest and how to preserve and store your herbs. Master Gardener and past President of the Austin Herb Society, Lucinda Rudin, will provide ideas for growing herbs in a variety of situations, from apartment balconies to raised beds, to incorporating them into your landscape. Together we will get started on a journey to a fascinating group of plants that have been part of mankind's history for thousands of years. There will be an opportunity to visit the beautiful Herb Garden at Zilker at the end of the presentation.

Cost: Free with garden admission

Check out the Travis County Master Gardener's website.

For more info, check out our Facebook event.

August 12, 2019 - Austin Organic Gardener's Monthly Meeting

"Seed Saving" with Jace Furches & Linda Wall - 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Please join the Austin Organic Gardeners' club for our August meeting on Monday, August 12th. The topic will be Seed Saving and we're having a 3 part program starting with Jace Furches from the Austin Central Library discussing their seed library. Next, horticulturist Linda Wall from The Natural Gardener will discuss how to save seeds, and we'll wrap up with a seed swap.

Check out the Austin Organic Gardener's website.

RSVP via Facebook.

September 14, 2019 - "Selection, Planting and Care of Your Trees" Gardening Seminar - 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Get ready for tree planting season! There are many types of trees, such as ornamental or fruit trees, understory or large shade trees, deciduous or evergreen trees, that are native to Central Texas and will thrive here. Matching a tree's characteristics and growing requirements with your personal preferences is the first step to successfully adding or replacing trees. Planting the tree in the right season, ideally between October and April here in Central Texas, allows the tree's roots to grow and get established before the heat of the summer is upon us. Trees that will increase the value of your property and bring you enjoyment for many years. Please join Master Gardener Jerry Naiser as he takes you through the steps of selecting, planting and caring for your trees.

Cost: Free with garden admission

Check out the Travis County Master Gardener's website.

For more info, check out our Facebook event.

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Peppers are in Season Now, Try This Recipe

Jalapeno Corn Bread

Ingredients:

• 1 c. buttermilk
• 1 c. cornmeal
• 1 c. flour
• 3 T. sugar
• 1 t. baking powder
• 1/2 t. baking soda
• 4 T. melted butter
• 1 c. cream style corn
• 1 c. grated cheddar cheese
• 3 diced jalapeno peppers OR 1 can diced green chili peppers
• 1 4-oz. jar sliced pimentos

Instructions:

Combine buttermilk and cornmeal and let stand for 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Add remaining ingredients to buttermilk mixture. Mix well. Pour into a 9" x 12" greased baking pan.
Bake for 30 minutes or until done.

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Please Check the Front Gate Lock

I have been finding it open and dialed to the combination most days that I get to the garden. Please remind people that if they unlock the gate, that they should lock the lock back onto the gate and dial it off the combination. If they arrive later and find it unlocked and hanging from the gate, they should lock it onto the gate. Too many times, someone has walked off with the unlocked lock. If it's left on the combination, then the thief now has a functioning lock and also knows our combination. Our safety is compromised when the lock is not shut.

Thanks, Kay

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Weeder Content

Please email your article or suggestion to Holly Gilman by end of day Wednesday.

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