It might be hard to believe with this week's low temperatures, but spring is just around the corner, and Stephanie and Bill have taken leadership again in organizing for the Dunaire Community Garden.
DeKalb County has installed a water system for the garden use. There is an annual county fee of $200 for the garden, and that will be covered by a $25 per plot fee for participants. Last year's flooding demonstrated that raising some of the beds might be advisable. Wood is available for doing so, and plot size is 4 by 10 feet, so any raised beds should meet those specifications.
Soil testing is available through the extension service at 4380 Memorial Drive. To have the soil tested, you just need to deliver about 1 1/2 cups to their office, which is open Monday through Friday from 8:30am until 5:00pm. You can call (404) 298-4080 for details. There is a small fee for testing. Stephanie and Bill are going to have their plot tested, and will share the results.
Please note that DeKalb County has set rules prohibiting any use of chemical pest controls and weed killers.
Dave Butler, from the DeKalb County Parks and Recreation and Greenspace Department, will soon meet with the Dunaire Community Garden participants to talk about expanding the garden. If you would like more information, or you would like to participate, just contact Stephanie and Bill, or e-mail DunaireNeighbors@aol.com.
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