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<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Garden Update &#8211; September 3, 2008 </span></font></b><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>(please
circulate to all your gardeners!)<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><b><i><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold;font-style:italic'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></font></i></b></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><b><i><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold;font-style:italic'>Media<o:p></o:p></span></font></i></b></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><b><i><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold;font-style:italic'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></font></i></b></p>

<ul style='margin-top:0cm' type=disc>
 <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><st1:City w:st="on"><b><font
      size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;
      font-weight:bold'>Cambridge</span></font></b></st1:City><b><font size=2
     face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:
     bold'> Times</span></font></b><font size=2 face=Arial><span
     style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> &#8211;The <st1:PlaceName
     w:st="on">Giving</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Garden</st1:PlaceType>
     featured in a 4 part series on community gardens in <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City
      w:st="on">Cambridge</st1:City></st1:place> August 19, 2008. <a
     href="http://www.cambridgetimes.ca/news/article/139926">http://www.cambridgetimes.ca/news/article/139926</a>.&nbsp;
     There is one part left in this series, if you have an idea to pass on let
     me know or contact Melissa Hancock at the Times, </span></font><font
     size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:
     Arial'>(519) 623-7395, ext. 243.</span></font><font size=2 face=Arial><span
     style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
 <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><b><font size=2
     face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:
     bold'>KW Snap </span></font></b><font size=2 face=Arial><span
     style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>featured pictures from the Waterloo
     Community Garden Cycling Tour that was held in August.<b><span
     style='font-weight:bold'>&nbsp; <a
     href="http://www.snapkw.com/display/53772/1058/">http://www.snapkw.com/display/53772/1058/</a></span></b><o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
 <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
     style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Food gardens a growing trend
     from the Denver Post - Seed sales are way up. <b><span style='font-weight:
     bold'>Community gardens are long sold out.</span></b> Calls for help to
     convert suburban lawns to lush raised vegetable beds are coming in to
     extension agents fast and furious&#8230;. <a
     href="http://www.denverpost.com/frontpage/ci_9544778">http://www.denverpost.com/frontpage/ci_9544778</a><o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
</ul>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><b><i><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold;font-style:italic'>Securing
Resources/Sponsorship<o:p></o:p></span></font></i></b></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></font></p>

<ul style='margin-top:0cm' type=disc>
 <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
     style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>If you are looking for items
     for your garden &#8211; from a shed to fencing to planting pots &#8211;
     try posting an ad on <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Kijiji</span></b> (<a
     href="http://kitchener.kijiji.ca/">http://kitchener.kijiji.ca</a>) or <b><span
     style='font-weight:bold'>Craig&#8217;s List</span></b> (<a
     href="http://kitchener.en.craigslist.ca/">http://kitchener.en.craigslist.ca</a>).&nbsp;
     This is a great way to find cheap or free items for your garden.&nbsp; You
     can search other&#8217;s ads to see if there is something that you could
     use or you could put your own posting on there to ask for exactly what you
     need.&nbsp; If transportation of the item is a problem I have a volunteer
     with a truck who could help.&nbsp; If you need help with this give me a
     call and I can walk you through the steps.<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
 <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
     style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>There is also a Yahoo Group <b><span
     style='font-weight:bold'>Freecycle</span></b>. You have to sign up to be a
     member with Yahoo email account but you will have access to a variety of
     free items that may be of use to your garden.&nbsp; Again you could post
     items that you are in need of as well.&nbsp; <a
     href="http://www.freecycle.org/group/Canada/Ontario/Kitchener/info">http://www.freecycle.org/group/Canada/Ontario/Kitchener/info</a><o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
 <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><b><font size=2
     face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:
     bold'>Home Depot</span></font></b><font size=2 face=Arial><span
     style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> has an extensive community
     give back program called <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Team Depot</span></b>.&nbsp;
     Christopher Champlain garden is <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Cambridge</st1:place></st1:City>
     has already received much support from them!&nbsp; If you need resources
     for your garden, help with constructing a project they could provide you
     with the tools and labour to get the job done.&nbsp; If you are in need of
     anything let me know and I will put you in contact with your local Team
     Depot leader!<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
</ul>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><b><i><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold;font-style:italic'>Events<o:p></o:p></span></font></i></b></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><b><i><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold;font-style:italic'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></font></i></b></p>

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 <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
     style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>The authors of the book <b><span
     style='font-weight:bold'>&#8216;100 Mile Diet&#8217;,</span></b> Alisa
     Smith and J.B. MacKinnon, will be speaking about their inspiring year
     eating within a 100 mile radius.&nbsp; They will be speaking:&nbsp; September
     16<sup>th</sup> from 7-9pm at Knox Church at 50 Erb Street West in
     Waterloo, September 17<sup>th</sup> 7:30pm UW School of Architecture&#8217;s
     Lecture Hall, Cambridge, September 18<sup>th</sup> 1:30pm Elmira District Secondary
     School, September 18<sup>th</sup> at 7pm at Kitchener Public Library, 85
     Queen St. N.&nbsp;&nbsp; All events are welcome to the public and free.<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
 <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
     style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>There will be a series of <b><span
     style='font-weight:bold'>workshops and speaking events on Local Food</span></b>
     throughout the month of September as part of the One Book One Community Program.&nbsp;
     Please see <a href="http://obocwaterlooregion.blogspot.com/">http://obocwaterlooregion.blogspot.com/</a>
     for a complete listing of events. There are LOTS to choose from!<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
 <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><b><font size=2
     face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:
     bold'>ReThink <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Waterloo</st1:place></st1:City></span></font></b><font
     size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>
     &#8211; Friday, October 3<sup>rd</sup> , 8:30-5pm is free to the
     public.&nbsp; Keynote speaker Robert Kennedy Jr. will speak from 7:30-9pm
     and is $35 or $20 for students<strong><b><font face=Arial><span
     style='font-family:Arial'>.&nbsp; </span></font></b></strong>The event is
     a fundraiser for All Our Relations, a local hospice and retreat centre. <strong><b><font
     face=Arial><span style='font-family:Arial;font-weight:normal'>This event
     will be to help network and learn about environmental groups and
     initiatives in the Region of Waterloo!</span></font></b></strong><strong><b><font
     face=Arial><span style='font-family:Arial'>&nbsp; </span></font></b></strong>There
     will be on-going seminars/lectures for ages. For more information:&nbsp; <a
     href="http://www.environment.uwaterloo.ca/faculty/news_events/2008/rethink.html">http://www.environment.uwaterloo.ca/faculty/news_events/2008/rethink.html</a><o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
 <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><strong><b><font size=2
     face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Urban
     Agriculture/Homesteading Presentation. </span></font></b></strong><font
     size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Learn
     about urban agriculture and what it means to homestead in the city.
     Wednesday, Sept 24 at 7 pm, KPL, downtown <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place
      w:st="on">Kitchener</st1:place></st1:City>. Free.<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
 <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><strong><b><font size=2
     face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Intro to
     Beekeeping Workshop. </span></font></b></strong><em><i><font size=2
     face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Sept 27, at
     Little City Farm</span></font></i></em><strong><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span
     style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:normal'>&nbsp;(508
     Duke St. West, Kitchener)</span></font></b></strong><strong><b><font
     size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> </span></font></b></strong><strong><b><font
     size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;
     font-weight:normal'>w</span></font></b></strong><font size=2 face=Arial><span
     style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>ith Les Eccles of Eccles
     Apiares and the University of Guelph Beekeeping Lab. Learn about starting
     your own beekeeping operation, information regarding the recent losses of
     bee colonies in Ontario, plus local honey tasting and honey for sale! Cost
     $20/person. Contact Karin to reserve your place at <a
     href="mailto:info@littlecityfarm.ca">info@littlecityfarm.ca</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
 <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
     style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>I am hoping to organize an <b><span
     style='font-weight:bold'>Indoor Garden Tour</span></b> in the
     Winter.&nbsp; I encourage you all to take lots of photos of your beautiful
     bountiful gardens this season so we can profile them at the event.&nbsp;
     If you could also send me these pictures I can add them to our Facebook
     Group.<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
 <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><b><font size=2
     face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:
     bold'>Communities in Blooms Awards Night</span></font></b><font size=2
     face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> &#8211; <st1:Street
     w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on">Waterloo Towne Square</st1:address></st1:Street>,
     September 9<sup>th</sup>, 5:00-7:30pm (awards ceremony at 6:30pm).<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
</ul>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><b><i><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold;font-style:italic'>Check us Out on the Web<o:p></o:p></span></font></i></b></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><b><i><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold;font-style:italic'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></font></i></b></p>

<ul style='margin-top:0cm' type=disc>
 <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
     style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Check out our new <b><span
     style='font-weight:bold'>Waterloo Region Community Gardeners Facebook Group</span></b>.&nbsp;
     You don't need to be a member just follow the link:&nbsp; <a
     href="http://www.new.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2366233797" target="_blank">http://www.new.facebook.com/<wbr>group.php?gid=2366233797</a>.&nbsp;
     To participate by posting pictures, questions or comments you can join
     Facebook, by clicking the 'Sign Up' button on the left. Then fill in the
     minimum information necessary to set up an account. Please be aware of all
     rules and regulations pertaining to Facebook use in your organization.
     Some offices specifically ban the viewing of blogs during work hours.<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
 <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
     style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>You can also visit our new <b><span
     style='font-weight:bold'>Google Groups</span></b> page at: <a
     href="http://groups.google.ca/group/community-garden-council-of-waterloo-region?hl=en">http://groups.google.ca/group/community-garden-council-of-waterloo-region?hl=en</a>.&nbsp;
     This site is still under construction but you will be able to become a
     member and use this as a means of connecting with other garden
     coordinators, sharing local gardening tips and events, and finding
     resources in the community.<br>
     <br>
     <o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
</ul>

<p class=MsoNormal><b><i><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold;font-style:italic'>Volunteers<o:p></o:p></span></font></i></b></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><b><i><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold;font-style:italic'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></font></i></b></p>

<ul style='margin-top:0cm' type=disc>
 <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
     style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>I will be going to several <b><span
     style='font-weight:bold'>volunteer fairs</span></b> in the community and
     will be promoting many different ways of assisting community
     gardens.&nbsp; <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>If you need help</span></b>
     with fall clean up, building a new project, or organizing an event these
     are just some of the ways volunteers could be used.&nbsp; If you have any
     volunteer needs please let me know as soon as possible.<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
 <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3'><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName
      w:st="on"><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
       font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Regal</span></font></b></st1:PlaceName><b><font
      size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;
      font-weight:bold'> <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Acres</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceName
      w:st="on">Community</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Garden</st1:PlaceType></span></font></b></st1:place><font
     size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> <b><span
     style='font-weight:bold'>is in</span></b> <b><span style='font-weight:
     bold'>need of a saw and rototiller and volunteer</span></b> to help clean
     up their garden this fall.&nbsp; If any of you have either of these and
     could help they would appreciated it.&nbsp; If so, let me know and I will
     provide you their contact.<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
</ul>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><b><i><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold;font-style:italic'>Gardening Tip<o:p></o:p></span></font></i></b></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><b><i><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold;font-style:italic'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></font></i></b></p>

<ul style='margin-top:0cm' type=disc>
 <li class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3'><tt><font
     size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Although
     <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>powdery mildews</span></b> are for the
     most part specific to the species of plants, here's a formula to try.</span></font></tt><font
     face=Arial><span style='font-family:Arial'> </span></font><tt><font
     size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>The
     Cornell Formula.</span></font></tt><font size=2 face=Arial><span
     style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><br>
     <tt><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:Arial'>. &nbsp; &nbsp;In one
     gallon of water, mix and repeatedly shake:</span></font></tt><br>
     <tt><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:Arial'>. &nbsp; &nbsp;1
     tablespoon baking soda</span></font></tt><br>
     <tt><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:Arial'>. &nbsp; &nbsp;2
     drops dishwashing liquid or insecticidal soap</span></font></tt><br>
     <tt><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:Arial'>. &nbsp; &nbsp;1
     tablespoon oil. You can use vegetable oil, but 'horticultural oil' will
     work better, especially one of the new lighter-weight &quot;summer
     oils&quot;. </span></font></tt><br>
     &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (<tt><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:
     Arial'>Cowboy Gardeners: Do NOT use motor oil or WD-40 or any other such
     foolish thing.)</span></font></tt></span></font><font face=Arial><span
     style='font-family:Arial'><o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
</ul>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>I&#8217;m working to provide as much relevant information to
everyone as possible in a concise and easy to read format.&nbsp; I once again
encourage you to pass this along to everyone at your garden.&nbsp; If you have
any comments or suggestions about this email feedback is welcome.&nbsp; <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Happy Gardening!<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Candace<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>________________________<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Candace Wormsbecker<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on"><font size=2
  face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Community</span></font></st1:PlaceName><font
 size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> <st1:PlaceType
 w:st="on">Garden</st1:PlaceType></span></font></st1:place><font size=2
face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> Capacity Builder<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Opportunities <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Waterloo</st1:place></st1:City>
Region<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><st1:Street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on"><font size=2
  face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>235&nbsp; King
  St. E.</span></font></st1:address></st1:Street><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>, Main Floor<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on"><font size=2
  face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Kitchener</span></font></st1:City><font
 size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>, <st1:State
 w:st="on">ON</st1:State></span></font></st1:place><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>N2G 4N5<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Tel: 519-883-2353 ext. 5984<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Fax: 519-568-8587<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>What is a weed? A plant whose virtues have not yet been
discovered (Ralph Waldo Emerson).</span></font><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></font></p>

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