Interbay P-Patch Newsletter - Wednesday, March 21st 2012

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Interbay P-Patch Newsletter Wednesday, March 21st   2012 in this issue :: it all begins with soil :: magnolia manor park p-patch contest :: our four legged friends and rat traps :: interbay p-patch blog Greetings! Happy Spring!  I hope everyone had a great time at the Gardener Gathering this last Saturday. Now that Spring is here, look forward to a newsletter each week, and please remember to email your newsletter items to me no later than Tuesday evening by 7:00pm for Wednesday morning's release.  I thank you in advance for your cooperation.  Happy Gardening~     It All Begins With Soil! By Ray Schutte    As you get your garden ready for the upcoming season,  consider having your soil tested.  You can submit up to 5 samples and have them tested for FREE through the King County Soil Conservation District.      Here is how:   http://www.kingcd.org/pdf/fact-sheet-soil-testing.pdf.      Your soil will be tested for organic matter, nitrogen, Phosphorous, Calcium Sodium Sulphur, trace minerals, cations and ph.  The test comes back with a set of recommendations and a guide to interpretation.   A basic soil test will help you determine what your soil needs.     Help Magnolia Manor Park P-Patch Win $10,000 By Susan Casey With your vote, this upcoming P-Patch can win $10,000 in the Umpqua Bank Build Your Block contest.   To vote on-line, go through your Facebook page to www.facebook.com/umpquabank for the Magnolia branch and vote for the 'Magnolia P-Patch toolshed and tools'.  Voting is Mar 12-31.  You can only vote once for us on Facebook.  Note:  I found just typing in 'umpqua' in the search line on the  Facebook line worked best.  Then look for apps or Build your Block line.   Plus, you can vote in person once a day throughout the voting period at the Magnolia (2236 32nd Ave W) Umpqua bank next to Bartells.   Tell your friends.  Spread the word.   Questions?  Contact Susan Casey scompost@q.com Our Four Legged Friends and Rat Traps By Sandy Pernitz Hi Everyone, I got an email from the folks who walk the dogs wondering about the rat traps folks have in their plots.  They are very respectful as they walk the garden, picking up after the dogs and not allowing them into plots, and staying on pathways.  But, they are dogs and they see with their noses, so when they sniff into a plot if the trap is too close to the edge it can snap those wet eyes.   We are making a request to all of you, please set the traps away from the pathway and more inside your plot.    Thank you for your time,   Sandy Pernitz Community Garden Coordinator sandy.pernitz@seattle.gov 206-684-0284   Interbay P-Patch Blog By Terry Hunt Interbay P-Patch Blog Above is the link to the Interbay P-Patch Blog.  Here you can find... -Past newsletters -Conversations by fellow gardeners -The Garden Activities Calendar -Archive of important documents  Please check back frequently for items will get updated. Any questions? Email me... Terry at interbayppatchgarden@gmail.com        Thank you for taking the time to read the Interbay P-Patch Weekly Newsletter.  To submit an item for a future newsletter, please email your submission by Tuesday, 7:00pm to interbayppatchgarden@gmail.com And don't forget to visit our blog at Interbay P-Patch Garden Blog Happy Gardening!

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