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Hope Everyone Had a Great
Summer!
VISTA Gardens is starting back
up.
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FALL MEMBERSHIPS
AVAILABLE NOW- Attached is the fall
membership for Vista Gardens. This
fall VISTA members and
supporters
will be
growing the
produce!
Last year's
members deduct
a $20
discount from the Garden Club or Share
Membership. (Dawn- I'll send you a rebate
check.)
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UPDATE:
Ekistics Designs
filed for our minor modification which was
approved unanamously by the County Commissioners
on August 11th. Ken Hagan had
some provided the other commissioners with a
very complimentory description and even is on
record that he was looking forward to
joining!
Next up is the lease
signing, right now scheduled for September
16th.
Current and Future Members
or supporters start composting and saving your
coffee grounds. We will begin seeding,
planting, and installing growing systems after
Labor Day. We
will have a work schedule sent out by
mid September.
URBAN OASIS is also starting
up and will have produce available for sale at
their market on Friday and Saturdays this
September. VG members will continue to get a
10% discount. www.urbanoasisfarm.com
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To see Ekistics Designs
site plan for Vista Garden or to view past
articles go to-
http://www.carrollwoodvillage.com/showcurrent.asp?catid=26 |
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My son Blake's interest
in identifying mushrooms on the Appalachian Trail
this summer earned him trail name of Fun
Guy. This fall Blake will be putting his
knowledge to the test as he attempts to grow a
variety of mushrooms (including Shiitake) for
Vista Gardens. All interested parties please
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Great way to preserve
Herbs!
We are providing
herb plants this time of year. Other than drying
or dehydrating to preserve them, a recent article
in the tribune says freezing them will also work.
The trick is to mince them and then put a tablespoon in
each well of an ice cube tray. Fill with water and
freeze. Pop out the cubes and place them in a
labeled freezer bag.
For all you
fishing this summer, placing the filets in freezer bags
and then filling with water and removing all air space
is also an excellent way to keep the fish
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When Buying
Organic Makes Sense - and When It
Doesn't
By
BETSY MCKAY The Wall Street
Journal
January 16,
2007; Page D1
Brad Snyder, VISTA
Treasurer found this article in the
Wall Street Journal. Click on the below
URL to find some information on when organic
is worth the
price.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB116891484181777282.html
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