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From the Ground Up: 2010 Newsletter


Click here to visit our FULL newsletter online!
In order to make the best use of our resources, Wasatch Community Gardens is now offering a comprehensive newsletter available only online. You may have recently received a short one page newsletter in the mail with a full calendar and letter. However, this web page not only contains a full calendar and letter, but also a volunteer spotlight and a full list of our 2009 contributors.

February Gardening Tips: Seven Spectacular Seed Starting Tips

Last month we told you to start your seeds inside but this month we are giving you seven tried and true tips to successfully get your seeds ready to be planted outside.

1. Keep a garden notebook. Keeping records from year to year will help you remember which seeds you ordered, which plants you grew and which were successful. You'll thank yourself next growing season.

Urban Farming Initiative and WCG

What is the Salt Lake County Urban Farming Initiative? We're so glad you asked.
In 2009, Salt Lake County began a new Urban Farming Initiative. Publicly owned lands that are currently lying fallow will be considered for lease for the purpose of growing fruits and vegetables. There are 30 parcels ranging in size from a quarter acre to 40 acres that will be available in early spring for community gardens, commercial farms and biofuel plots.

January Gardening Tip- Work On Your Garden In Winter

If you think that January is a time to forget about your garden, you are mistaken! Now is the perfect time to start ordering your seeds. If seed catalogs overwhelm you, come to the People's Market Seed Swap. It's an ideal place to exchange with others, share your own unique seed selections and find out about new ones.

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