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My email to my neighbor, fellow community gardener, and selectboard member:

"Hi ____,

So, I was locked out of Facebook, so I can't communicate with the group. But if you could, please pass on my message...

On at least two occasions pretty recently, I found the gate open at the Community Garden. What I suspect happened is that the local deer saw that the gate was open and helped themselves to the pumpkins (judging by the tracks).

After getting a taste, I have a feeling that now they are jumping the fence, or somehow getting through the front gate (in between the wires).

I went around and set up white cloth tags soaked in coyote urine, and also sprayed all the wooden stakes. I'm not sure if those will be a deterrent, but I figured I'd try.

I think what needs to happen long term is more string "fences" need to be set-up on the inside of the fence, to help baffle the deer (3-D fencing). Or maybe some mesh fencing (which would be more expensive).

Anyhow, I'll plan on refreshing the tags if they work, and maybe someone could remind folks to make sure the fence is closed when they are done?

Thanks again for helping make this happen! And hopefully, we can keep the deer away from the remaining pumpkins (they were so cute)."

#SolarPunkSunday #CoyotePee #CoyoteUrine #DeerDeterrent #NatureBasedSolutions #NaturalPestControl #CommunityGardens #CommunityGarden #CommunityGardenAdventures

I put up some #CoyotePee tags at some strategic spots around the #CommunityGarden, and also sprayed all the wooden posts. TBH, #CoyoteUrine isn't the worst thing I've ever smelled. Sortakinda reminded me of hanging out at the dog park!

#NaturalPestControl #DeerDeterrent #DeerControl #SolarPunkSunday #GardenPests

So, whether #Coyote pee will work as a #DeerDeterrent depends on whether the local coyotes hunt the local deer. Where I live, that is the case, so I'm going to try some fabric dunked in #CoyoteUrine and tied in strategic spots to see if that works against the #Deer in the #CommunityGarden . I think long-term, we need to put in a 3-D fence, which I'll post about in a bit. Judging by the tracks I saw in the pumpkin patch, it definitely looked like someone jumped over the fence (and the fence was a bit lower in one spot).

Step-by-Step Instructions: How to Apply Coyote Urine

"Most people buy predator urine, apply it once in a few obvious spots, and then declare that it did not work. The product is not the problem. The application is.

"Coyote urine is a genuine, potent biological deterrent, but it only performs when it is placed correctly, at the right height, in the right zones, and refreshed on the right schedule. Once you understand how to apply coyote urine the way wildlife actually experiences it, the difference in results is significant.

Read Your Property for Animal Signs Before You Apply

Spraying randomly without knowing where animals are moving is the single biggest waste of product. Before you open a bottle, spend 10 to 15 minutes walking your property and reading the evidence wildlife has already left behind.

Signs that tell you where to focus:
● Tracks in soft soil, mud, or frost near fence lines, garden edges, and outbuildings.
● Worn paths or flattened grass indicate repeated travel routes.
● Scat near feeding areas, denning sites, or along walls.
● Digging, especially near turf edges, garden beds, or the base of structures.
● Chewed plant material, stripped bark, or disturbed mulch."

Learn more:
https://www.thepeemart.com/blogs/news/how-to-apply-coyote-urine

How Long Does Coyote Urine Last?

December 19, 2022

"Coyote Urine Usually Lasts For a Week Or Two

Urine degrades fairly quickly when outside, which is why coyotes frequently mark their territory with pee. It’s often inconvenient for us to spread urine outside every day, but it is important to do it frequently to keep the scent strong.

[...]

How Long is the Shelf-Life of Coyote Urine

If it’s stored in a sealed container away from heat and moisture, it can last for multiple years.

[...]

What Animals are Affected by Coyote Urine?

If you’re trying to ward off animals from visiting your yard, coyote urine can usually deter common coyote prey like rodents, raccoons, rabbits, and cats.

It can also deter white-tailed deer, which are occasionally preyed upon by coyotes. But it’s not a surefire way of getting rid of deer, who will munch on plants regardless of urine scent if they’re really hungry.

Results with deer also depend on if they are used to having coyotes around as predators. In some areas, coyotes have easier prey to catch and rarely go after deer. Deer in these areas will likely not be scared of coyote urine."

https://outdoorsmecca.com/how-long-does-coyote-urine-last/#how-long-is-the-shelflife-of-coyote-urine

#SolarPunkSunday #HomeGardens #PestControl #DeerControl #Rabbits #Gardening #GardenPests #CommunityGardens #PredatorUrine #PredatorPee #CoyotePee #NatureBasedSolutions #NaturalPestControl

So yeah. I'm thinking the #CommunityGarden might be too hot and sunny for potatoes. The ones I'm growing in containers at home (and move to the shade when it's hot) are doing a lot better...

Excerpt: "Temperatures above 86 will stop green growth and temperatures above 95 will stop root growth in potatoes. An average daytime temperature over 85 degrees during the primary growth stage, the first 2 months, will cause poor growth and a low yield for potatoes."

Can I Plant Potatoes in the Summer? (tips for a late harvest)

"Potatoes are an important crop for us. They are the earliest producing high-calorie crop we grow, but what about planting them late?

Potatoes can be planted early-mid summer in cool regions. They will grow fast and yield well as long as the weather doesn’t get too hot. Potatoes can be planted as late as June and early July and still get a full harvest before winter. Potatoes need 90 to 110 days before frost to fully mature." [So, I tend to harvest them small, so that won't take as long. Also, #ClimateChange factors in...]

https://northernhomesteading.com/can-i-plant-potatoes-in-the-summer-tips-for-a-late-harvest-2/

#SolarPunkSunday #GrowingPotatoes #GrowYourOwn #GYO

I met two more plot neighbors at the #CommunityGarden today, and harvested some new potatoes. I have one more potato plant left there (that's not ready for harvesting but close), and more in containers at my #HomeGarden. Leaving the dirt on the harvested potatoes, and storing them for a week or two before we eat them. I may plant some more in the community garden and might be able to get a second harvest before the season is over.

#SolarPunkSunday #BuildingCommunity #GrowYourOwn #GYO #GrowingPotatoes #MainePotatoes

Kensington teens turn a dump site into a garden https://www.allforgardening.com/1830788/kensington-teens-turn-a-dump-site-into-a-garden/ #CommunityGarden #garden #kensington

In Vancouver, a billionaire developer catches a garden tax break https://www.allforgardening.com/1820089/in-vancouver-a-billionaire-developer-catches-a-garden-tax-break/ #ApprovedProject #BCAssessment #BCHousing #CommunityGarden #DevelopmentLand #DogParks #FederalGovernment #FinancialIncentive #garden #HolbornGroup #LittleMountain #MalaysianBillionaireFamily #ParksAndGardens #PublicAmenity #PublicHousingSite #QueenElizabethPark #redevelopment #scam #TaxBill #TaxBreak #TaxCategory #TaxReclassifications #TaxShortfall #taxpayers #vancouver

#Maine & #NewHampshire - Map of Certified Pollinator-Friendly Gardens

Bagley Pond Perennials
Open to the public.

Bedford, New Hampshire (Farm)
Farm

#BelfastME #SoupKitchen
Public

#BridgesHouse (#NHGovernor’s House)
Open to the public. New Hampshire
Governor’s House.

#BrownfieldME Public Library (Municipal)
Public.

Canterbury, NH (Farm)
Petals in the Pines Farm.

Center for Northern Woodlands Education
Open to the public.

Children’s Garden at #FortWilliams Park (Municipal)
Public.

#CurtisMemorialLibrary Children’s Garden (Public)
Open to the public.

Dedham, ME (Farm)
Open to the public.

#Elkins Public Library (Municipal)
Public.

Frisbee Field
Public.

Georges River Land Trust, Cushing, ME
Open to the public.

Grace Episcopal Church, Concord, NH
Public. Church garden.

Hancock Town Library (Library/Municipal)
Public

Haney Hillside Garden, Coastal Maine Botanic Gardens-Organization
Public.

Law Farm Nature Trails
Open to the Public. Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District.

Libra Sun Flower Farm
Farm.

Lincoln, Maine (Historical)
Open to the public for viewing.

McLaughlin Garden and Homestead
Open to the public.

Merrimack, New Hampshire (Business)
Business.

New Gloucester Fairgrounds, ME
Open to the public.

New Gloucester Public Library (Library)
Public library

Nottingham, New Hampshire (Farm)
Farm.

#PollinateNewEngland Garden at Wells Reserve at #Laudholm, #WellsME
Public.

#PollinatorGarden at NH #Audubon Center Massabesic, Auburn NH
Public.

#TheSustainabilityInstitute- James Hall Pollinator Garden
Public.

Thornton Oaks Retirement Community
Public.

Tom Settlemire #CommunityGarden- Brunswick
Community Garden

#TrentonButterflyGarden (Municipal)
Public.

#UMaine Gardens at #TidewaterFarm, #FalmouthME
Open to the public.

#UniversityOfMaineCooperativeExtension, Oxford County
Organization.

#WalesPark Pollinator Garden
Open to the Public. Belfast, Maine.

FMI:
https://extension.umaine.edu/gardening/map-points-category/all/

#SolarPunkSunday #GardeningForPollinators #MaineGardens #NHGardens #ButterflyGardens #PollinatorGardens

Garden roots deepen in USJ14 https://www.allforgardening.com/1755868/garden-roots-deepen-in-usj14/ #agrotourism #ChilliCultivation #CommunityGarden #EducationalWorkshops #garden #GreenSpace #OrganicFarming #SubangJaya #SustainablePractices #USJ14 #VolunteerEffort

Star Village residents build first community garden with local youth https://www.allforgardening.com/1712048/star-village-residents-build-first-community-garden-with-local-youth/ #BlackHillls #BuildersSourceDonation #CommunityGarden #CommunityGardenRapidCityArea #garden #JohnsHopkinsUniversityLoveYourBlock #JollyLaneGreenhouseDonation #JuniorGardeningProgramMay12 #kota #kotatv #LoveYourBlockMicrograntBloombergCenterForPublicInnovation #MosaicPaversYouthProject #RapidCity #SouthDakota #StarVillage #StarVillageCommunityGarden

A photo of #PhilipKBaphomet next to the apple tree a few years ago. #CommunityGarden is sad, but waiting to come back!

#BaphometPlush #PlushBaphomet

Me & Ella, working the #LifecyclesProjectSociety table at #UVIC Campus #CommunityGarden #Spring #Market today 😊✌️

#FoodSecurity #FoodSystems #FoodEquity #nonprofit #CommunityBuilding #CommunityEvent #CommunityConnecting #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #CommunityMarket

At #UVIC Campus #CommunityGarden #Market with student vendors selling #upcycled #patchwork bags, jeans & textile art.

#DIY #StudentCreators #Crafty #LifecyclesProjectSociety #nonprofit #CommunityBuilding #CommunityEvent #CommunityConnecting #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #CommunityMarket

On location at #UVIC Campus #CommunityGarden to work their Spring Market.

#LifecyclesProjectSociety #FoodSecurity #FoodSystems #FoodEquity #nonprofit #CommunityBuilding #CommunityEvent #CommunityConnecting #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #CommunityMarket

My 10x25' plot at the community garden. Currently 2 rows of fava beans, 3 rows of carrots, 4 rows of shelling peas, and 10 tomatoes. Central portion covered with bird netting to keep out the birds and the squirrels. #CommunityGarden #GrowYourOwn #allotment #garden #gardening #swarthmore #peas #fava #tomatoes

Growing food on unceded #Wurundjeri and #WoiWurrung eastern #Kulin #firstnations country as a form of radical resistance to #foodinsecurity.

Note: The primary root, or #radicle, is the first organ to appear when a seed germinates. It grows downward into the soil, anchoring the seedling.

#Communitygarden
10-12 Bell St/Urquart St 3058

#GuerillaGardening #Naarm - #RadicleRoots #MerriCreek

New Job Alert: We are hiring a Part-Time Garden Coordinator! Please share this with your networks.

Do you have a passion for community gardens and food justice? Apply now at https://alchemistcdc.org/employment/

$22-23/hour, DOE
10-15 hours/week
PTO
Sick Leave
Holiday Pay

Join our team and make a difference!
#FarmToFork #FarmToEveryFork #VisitSacramento #CommunityGarden #NonProfitJobs

Gonna post a better #introduction now that I've been on here a bit.

Hi! I'm Kai, I like cooking and eating good food. #ChineseAmerican born in New York, now #ChineseCanadian living in #Vancouver, where I founded a #CommunityGarden on a hospital rooftop & #volunteer cook at a shelter for people getting out of homelessness. I've spent my career in software, but always active in politics, street/online activism, #bipoc #AntiRacism. I like old movies, libraries, jazz, Scottie dogs.

See ya round!