Spring planting cut-off waived/ Good hygiene at the gardens/ Compost and seedlings/ Applesauce Muffins

Hi everyone,

I've added a few notes to the previous post about spots to find supplies for the gardens. I'll continue to update that as I have new information.

Spring Planting Cut-off: scheduled for 4/14, but following SF Rec and Park lead, I'll be suspending plot use requirements for the spring. However, if your plot is overgrown with weeds, full of flowering vegetables, or infested with pests, I'll be contacting you about clearing it out-it's still important to prevent problems by staying on top of plot maintenance. If you are unable to care for your plot, please let me know and we can find a solution. I do expect to have summer plot checks in July.

Iris at the Portola Garden

hummingbird in the Ft Scott garden

Shared garden spaces: a reminder that if you are tending your plot, you will likely be touching shared surfaces. Please be mindful of gate latches, water faucets, hoses, community tools etc. as surfaces that could be of increased risk of exposure. Please use good hygiene around shared surfaces. The best advice is to wear gloves and wash them in hot water between uses, bring your own tools, and avoid touching your face while in the garden. You can also bring disinfecting wipes or spray to the garden to clean surfaces prior to touching them. There is no cleaning being done by the Trust at the community gardens. As always, and as covered by the membership agreement, use of the community garden spaces is at your own risk. Please maintain recommended physical distancing while in the garden.

Compost and seedlings: I will continue to have compost available for pick up at the Ft Scott Community garden on Thursday afternoons from 2-5pm. If there are seedlings ready, they will be available then as well. This week there is lettuce. Please plan to return borrowed buckets and plant pots for reuse. Thanks!

Recipe: using pantry staples- quick, easy, and good!
Applesauce Muffins
inspired by chocolatecoveredkatie.com

1 c applesauce
3 T oil
2-3 T milk
2 t vanilla
2 t white/cider vinegar
--> whisk together

1 c flour
2 T flax seed/powder
2 T chia seeds
2 T oats
1/4 c sugar
1/2 t salt
1/2 t b. soda
1/2 t b. powder
1/2 t cinnamon
1/4 t allspice
--> mix together, add wet to dry

Bake 350F, about 20 mins. This recipe made 10 muffins in my tins and are around 115 calories each. I found it to be very flexible- almond milk, regular milk, add raisins, use white, white whole wheat, whole wheat, oat flour... I added the flax, chia, and oats which they aren't in the original recipe. She also suggests coconut or walnuts. Great with an afternoon cup of tea! Enjoy-