- There are still 7 garden plots available. We have asked the City, via Bonnie West at DPW, to reinstate the waiting list, as there is no one left on the current waiting list; the City web site lists us as full. Three gardeners still have not picked up their contracts/paid their fees/ filled out the forms. Carla has contacted them several times to remind them.
- We need signs for the compost pile, the weed pile, and a new welcome sign. We will apply for funds to purchase what we can via the Grow Pittsburgh 2014 Community Garden Sustainability Fund, due May 23rd.
- Plots should have been prepared by now, and planting must begin by June 1st. At the general meeting next week, we will need to take note of who has not yet worked their plots.
- Kristen has been working with her communications committee to create the new website (which will be hosted through SSSNA), and prepare for using mail chimp for all group email communications. They will be merging the current blog into the website. Lisa Elliott has created a Twitter account. There are currently two Facebook pages, one of which will be closed because it is access by invitation only. The bandishaum@gmail.com account will be closed; email will be forwarded to bandischaum@gmail.com.
- We still need a large chalk board for the side of the shed and a better bulletin board. Kristen will donate a bulletin board; keep your eyes open for a chalkboard. We also need chains and locks to keep folks from dumping in the jersey barrier and a pole for the bat house.
- What should we do about the strawberries, which are becoming invasive, in some instances?
- Carla asked, and will ask on Wednesday, about what we should do with the“Art in the Garden” funds from Awesome Pittsburgh. We decided to purchase at least one picnic table and bench set, adult size, and at least one for kids. We need a means of storing the art supplies that will be purchased for the garden. We also need to find out how many children would be likely to attend an Art in the Garden event, and what their ages are. Maybe a survey would be best?
- We discussed having Burgh Bees come out to get us started with mason bees.
- Several folks mentioned that the water buffalo taps are difficult to turn. We’ll try WD-40 first.
- We’ll send out a reminder about Wednesday’s meeting, mulching, and deadlines.
