Comments for gardensatlakemerritt.org

Comment on New Japanese Garden Fence 1,000 Years Old by Bruce

Bruce — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 20:40:26 +0000

Hi Iadora,
I am glad you enjoyed the gardens, I liked your video of the gardens. Push the about button on the top row of the website and you will be presented with a map of the gardens. The Bay Friendly Demonstration garden is just inside the gate nearest the Garden Center. We have volunteer work sessions from 9:00 AM until noon on the first and third Saturdays of the month. All are welcome.
Bruce

Comment on New Japanese Garden Fence 1,000 Years Old by Iadora Kelley

Iadora Kelley — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 14:55:29 +0000

Finally a garden @ Lake Merritt with which I’m familiar!
U’ve listed a “Bay Friendly” garden with some very old posts but NO INDICATION about where it is!?

THIS is the 1st opportunity to say anything about this website!

It strikes me that there is a need to update and clarify quite a bit about the BEAUTIFUL and AMAZING gardens which are here!

I could volunteer some time n energy to this purpose or even better, be paid!

Sincerely, Iadora U!!!

Comment on Butterfly Whisperer Brings Monarchs to Gardens and Lakeside Park by Mary Ellen

Mary Ellen — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 01:26:46 +0000

four months and four generations to return…Who knew? What can ahome gardener do to help these wonderous pollinators (and what do they pollinate?)

Comment on Sheet Mulching Magic by Janet

Janet — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 15:10:28 +0000

Thanks Tricia!

Comment on April Garden Events and Gardening Tips by This weekend in Oakland – Oakland North : North Oakland News, Food, Art and Events

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 15:01:04 +0000

[...] Volunteers can help care for the Sensory, Palmetum, and Rhododendron Gardens. Bring a gardening tool. More information here. [...]

Comment on Sheet Mulching Magic by Tricia Christopher

Tricia Christopher — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 18:48:01 +0000

Hi Janet,

Thanks for your excellent question. Yes, you can plant a ground cover that spreads and roots in an area that’s been sheet mulched. For the initial planting, cut a small hole through the underlying newspaper or cardboard so that the roots are in soil. As the plant grows and sends out runners, they will root in the mulch on top. (Make sure you water sufficiently during the initial establishment period). The sheet mulch gradually breaks down to become soil, so the ground cover can continue to develop deeper roots. As it spreads, the ground cover will also work to shade out new weed seedlings. Plus, pulling weeds is easier after mulching, since the ground is looser when it contains decomposed organic material.

Comment on Sheet Mulching Magic by Janet

Janet — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 15:40:52 +0000

Is it possible to use this kind of sheet mulching work in an area where you are planting something that you want to spread (i.e. a ground cover) ? (I’m not sure how the new plants would punch their own holes through it.)

Comment on April Garden Events and Gardening Tips by Elise

Elise — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 19:58:38 +0000

So happy to hear from you! Nice speaking with you today. Victoria Rocha, Park Supervisor, is your contact. We look forward to seeing you this Saturday in the Gardens.

Comment on April Garden Events and Gardening Tips by Neftali J. Velez

Neftali J. Velez — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 21:51:00 +0000

Hi – I’m super happy to findout that there is a community garden looking for volunteers in the neighbourhood. I live near Lake Meritt and need to do 100hrs of community service. I am already working with another voluntary organization but love the idea of being close to home and helping the community. Would it be possible if I volunteer to show proof of my worked hours? And are you a non-profit? If so – I would love to begin this next Saturday.

Thanks,
Neftali J.
(787) 232-2473 (Cell)

Comment on The Green Heart of Oakland for Fifty Years by Elise

Elise — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 06:17:20 +0000

Hi Robert, welcome to the area and we look forward to your involvement in the Gardens. Please stop by the Gardens any first or third Saturday of the month 9:00-12:00 and join the fun!