During August 2017, Williamson County Master Gardeners donated 356.44 lbs of fresh garden produce to Williamson County Charities. (The Caring Place, Heaven’s Harvest Food Bank, Round Rock Area Serving Center and the Annunciation Maternity Home.) The rain from Hurricane Harvey damaged some plants and slowed working in the garden. (You don’t want to work the soil when it is wet.)
So far for 2017, 3209.25 pounds of garden fresh vegetables and canned food have been donated. This total included canned goods donated by members to supplement late summer totals, that fall off with the heat. Fresh produce in August included okra, squash, peppers (both sweet and hot), eggplant, herbs, cucumbers, beans, peas and tomatoes.
Garden Rain Gauge showed 5.54″ in August.
Shelving units and storage racks were installed in the shed making it very organized. Also garden implements were purchased with grant funds including wheelbarrows. New fencing was ordered to accommodate large items and make the area more attractive
We welcomed new Master Gardener volunteer members to our garden family and hosted women from various areas of the State Extension Service on a tour of the garden.
This month we planted squash, potatoes and fall tomatoes. The potatoes will need to be replanted as the heavy rain from Harvey has caused some to start rotting in the ground from the excess moisture.
We installed tomato cages and moved the compost bins to accommodate new fencing in the shed area and started preparing empty garden rows for planting.
Did routine weeding and trimming in the garden, routine pest control for rats, fire ants and bunnies along with weekly testing and some repairs on irrigation system.
