Inside Charleston Parks
Insight from the Lead Parks Angels & the voices of the Charleston Parks Conservancy
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In a blog post last week, Jim Martin reminded us it’s time to start getting ready for our fall vegetable gardens and offered up some tips for preparing your beds, cleaning out dead plants and mixing in compost and fertilizer. But if you’re new to the whole idea of growing a vegetable garden, don’t worry, we can help!
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Hurricane Irene has been the talk of the town this week as forecasters track her path and coastal residents buy extra water and flashlight batteries. But don’t forget about your outdoor gardens and plants, which can be damaged in any high wind conditions. Here are some tips to get your outdoors hurricane-ready.
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Rising food prices, a desire to eat organically and an interest in supporting local agriculture has fostered growth in community gardening. First Lady Michelle Obama has been putting the spotlight on community gardening in her efforts to get children to eat better and by planting a vegetable garden at the White House. Next week we give extra attention to community gardening with National Community Gardening Week.
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With cooler weather just around the corner (we hope!), it’s time to start thinking about enjoying the beautiful time of year that is fall in Charleston. If your organization, company, church group or friends are looking for ways to volunteer in Charleston, contact us. We have several opportunities this fall to get out and work in the parks while enjoying fresh air and learning about gardening.
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While none of us really want to be out in our gardens right now, it is time to consider getting ready for the fall vegetable garden. Use this quick check list to prepare now for what is right around the corner.
