Monthly Archives: March 2009

Today in the Garden

Posted on March 31, 2009 by gretchen

Even with snow on the ground, there is much to do in the garden today.  Hopefully, you all have some things sprouting in your sunniest windows.  Tomato, pepper, and basil plants {TIP – plant basil in clusters of 3-5 plants, … Continue reading →

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This Week in the Garden

Posted on March 24, 2009 by gretchen

Alright ladies and gentleman, it is time to get your soil prepared for the first early cold crops.  Order some compost and/or  manure from a reputable company (you might try Growing Power or certifiedproductswi.com) or go to the Greendale or … Continue reading →

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Interns needed

Posted on March 5, 2009 by gretchen

Hello Gardeners, The Victory Garden Initiative is growing. There are projects starting up around the city that could use the time and energy of some capable volunteers and interns. Currently, the Victory Garden Initiative is in need of both full … Continue reading →

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Monthly Meeting

Posted on March 1, 2009 by gretchen

Hello Victory Gardeners, We are having our monthly meeting at 7 pm this Thursday March 5th @ Harry Schwartz in Shorewood. We will meet our two new neighborhood coordinators for Riverwest and Wauwatosa, update everyone on the current VGI projects, … Continue reading →

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