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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 – 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> </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> </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'> –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>.
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'> <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…. <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> </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> </o:p></span></font></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'>If you are looking for items
for your garden – from a shed to fencing to planting pots –
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’s List</span></b> (<a
href="http://kitchener.en.craigslist.ca/">http://kitchener.en.craigslist.ca</a>).
This is a great way to find cheap or free items for your garden. You
can search other’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. If transportation of the item is a problem I have a volunteer
with a truck who could help. 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. Again you could post
items that you are in need of as well. <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>.
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! 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. 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>
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font-family:Arial'><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'>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> </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'>The authors of the book <b><span
style='font-weight:bold'>‘100 Mile Diet’,</span></b> Alisa
Smith and J.B. MacKinnon, will be speaking about their inspiring year
eating within a 100 mile radius. They will be speaking: 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’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. 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.
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'>
– Friday, October 3<sup>rd</sup> , 8:30-5pm is free to the
public. 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'>. </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'> </span></font></b></strong>There
will be on-going seminars/lectures for ages. For more information: <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'> (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. I encourage you all to take lots of photos of your beautiful
bountiful gardens this season so we can profile them at the event.
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'> – <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>
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font-family:Arial'><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'>Check us Out on the Web<o:p></o:p></span></font></i></b></p>
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font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold;font-style:italic'><o:p> </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'>Check out our new <b><span
style='font-weight:bold'>Waterloo Region Community Gardeners Facebook Group</span></b>.
You don't need to be a member just follow the link: <a
href="http://www.new.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2366233797" target="_blank">http://www.new.facebook.com/<wbr>group.php?gid=2366233797</a>.
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>.
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> </o:p></span></font></i></b></p>
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<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. <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. 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. If any of you have either of these and
could help they would appreciated it. 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> </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> </o:p></span></font></i></b></p>
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<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'>. In one
gallon of water, mix and repeatedly shake:</span></font></tt><br>
<tt><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:Arial'>. 1
tablespoon baking soda</span></font></tt><br>
<tt><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:Arial'>. 2
drops dishwashing liquid or insecticidal soap</span></font></tt><br>
<tt><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:Arial'>. 1
tablespoon oil. You can use vegetable oil, but 'horticultural oil' will
work better, especially one of the new lighter-weight "summer
oils". </span></font></tt><br>
(<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> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>I’m working to provide as much relevant information to
everyone as possible in a concise and easy to read format. I once again
encourage you to pass this along to everyone at your garden. If you have
any comments or suggestions about this email feedback is welcome. <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'>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> </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'> <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 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'> <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'> <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> </o:p></span></font></p>
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