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Amy Jones Bulluck Endorsed by 4th Ward Councilman

 

Hoop Garden Planting lesson

How do we extend the Growing Season?

Building Hoop Gardens

Beneficial Herbs

Thus begins a new season in our Historic Garden. We have available beds. The Community convenes at The Louie Bacoat Historic Community Garden on Saturdays during planting and harvesting season.

Come on out to commune and work with us. Take home free varieties of mint and Field Thistle. 

Our Garden does not have a fence. This has forced us to find different methods for

discouraging deer and other animals. The large pots at the entrance to the Garden are

planted with sedum and vinca. Deer do not like vinca. Not only do they not like it

they seem to be repelled by it. https://naturesmace.com/blogs/blog/do-deer-eat-vinca

The greenery in the immediated background of this bed is mint.
It is delicious and very fragrant. It is great for drying for tea. It is
also makes a marvelous mojito. We have 4 different kinds of mint in our Garden.

https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/147363/the-real-mojito/

Hollyhock is a plant. The flower is used to make a medicinal tea. 

People use hollyhock for preventing and treating breathing disorders and digestive

 tract problems. Some people apply hollyhock directly to the skin for treating ulcers and painful swelling (inflammation). Hollyhocks stand as beacons for bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. These towering blooms serve as pit stops for these vital pollinators, offering a rich source of nectar. The presence of Hollyhocks can transform a garden into a buzzing hub of activity, underlining the plant's role in sustaining the local ecosystem. https://greg.app/hollyhock-toxic-to-humans/

We have loads of thistle that will be dug out and composted. Bring a pot and take home some of this beneficial and invaluable plant. 

"...Thistles are very ecologically productive,” Matt said of the plants’ role in Earth Sangha’s meadow restoration efforts. Butterfly and moth larvae, along with a host of other insect herbivores, feed on the pollen, nectar, leaves and seeds, and pollinators and other flower visitors are plentiful as well. Come fall and winter, thistle seeds are great forage for goldfinches and other seed-eating birds..."

            https://choosenatives.org/articles/irresistible-thistle-invaluable-native-plant/

Gross Negligence or Stupidity?

Northern New Jersey is under possible severe weather warnings for this weekend. So why is it that this much protested against worksite has been left like this over the Holiday weekend? Why is this massive crane perched over Englewood and not over the worksite? Why was it not secured? Why was it left over the Holiday? 

Is anyone watching what is going on over there? Is anyone listening to the Residents in the area who have been complaining about construction on this site since before the work even started? 

I would not like this thing hanging about anywhere near my home. As it is, another 4th Ward Resident sent me this photo because he is concerned about his property, his family and neighbors who live in the area?

Is anyone keeping tabs on this work? Is this okay with the powers that be? Who will be held responsible for any property damage or injuries that could occur as a result of this obvious negligence?

Great Bell Peppers, Finally

The first really hard frost is due to hit the Englewood area October 29, 2020. The Summer was so very hot that it seemed the Bell Peppers were cooking on the vines. I thought I was not going to get any worthwhile fruit this season. Then it cooled off and I saw the produce in the photos below.

Today, I decided that it was time to harvest. Some of them were beginning to show signs of wear. Alas, they were never going to turn red or yellow before turning brown with rot. All in all, I think I got quite a nice harvest after watching my fruit basically seem to cook on the vine all Summer. I know that sounds crazy, but hey, there it is. Maybe it is Global warming.