The orchard has been put to bed for the winter. However, we are still open for memorial or other donations. While there are no longer any trees to assign memorial plaques to, there are a number of large flowering shrubs available. You may
Thank You and Merry Christmas!
Our thanks to Daryl Swanson for his donation of manure in response to our request in the last newsletter. We will pick it up in the Spring. We’d also like to thank Terry Remoue for trucking our sand and manure
Orchard Update
Bit by bit the orchard is being put to bed for the winter. Our thanks to all those people who donated bags of leaves to help us cover the grape vines, shrubs and perennials. They’ll be toasty warm in the coldest weather.
Deer Watch
As winter approaches, we will be trying to fill in the space under the orchard gates to prevent the mule deer from getting into the space. If you see any intruders, please let one of our committee members know.
Well-rotted Manure Needed
We have a new item for our wish list this month. If anyone has some well-rotted manure they would like to donate to the orchard, it would be much appreciated. The annual gardens planted by the students use up nutrients in the
Committee Meeting Scheduled
Our next meeting will be on November 3, at 2:00 p.m. in the Board Room at the Grasslands Health Centre. If you are interested in joining our group, feel free to attend. We welcome all newcomers.
Walkways
Some of the pavers have been installed on the sidewalks in the orchard to make it easier for people with walkers or wheelchairs to access the site. We hope to have the remainder done once harvest is completed. Our thanks
Special Thank-You
A special thank-you to all the students who worked so hard to make the orchard a great place to visit. The Grade 1-2 class created the Butterfly and Bee Garden and the Grade 3-4 class planted the vegetable and flower
New Donation
The giant sunflowers have “headed out” and they’re providing food for many of the birds. You may have noticed a beautiful new birdbath in the butterfly garden donated by the family of Inga and Gil Benson. It’s a great addition
Summer Activities
The orchard and children’s gardens have had a wonderful summer. The bees have been buzzing around the flowers, and we’ve seen several butterflies that were attracted to the space as well. The plentiful moisture has given all the plants a