Social (Oct 11, 2024)
Starting at 4:30 PM for a casual garden social. Feel free to bring an appetizer and your favorite drinks.
No More Kale! (Aug 13, 2024)
Thank you to all the members who consistently and generously contribute to the food bank donations each week. Unfortunately, kale is not a popular item at the food bank, so we kindly ask that you refrain from donating it in the future.
Machinery in the Sheds (Aug 13, 2024)
Please handle communal machines, such as lawnmowers and weedwackers, with care. If you are unable to reassemble them correctly, please refrain from taking them apart. Missing pieces can lead to additional work and costs for repairs. Either let Peter know, or email if there is an issue.
Compost Areas (Aug 13, 2024)
A new gate has been installed just beyond the bee shed at the far back right of the garden, leading to a secondary composting area. Please do not open this gate; instead, simply toss compost over it. Please be aware that there are only two designated composting spots in the garden.
Driving Speed Limit (July 13, 2024)
All members must obey the speed limit (5 km/hr.) in the garden. If a member is reported they will be warned, and a second warning would be a ban from bringing in a vehicle into the garden.
Metal Rods (July 13, 2024)
All re-bar used for holding border sides must have protective caps installed. There are many gardens with exposed metal that still need protection. Please address this immediately, or emails will be sent to members not adhering to this bylaw
Lock Up! (June 3, 2024)
The sheds were recently left unlocked overnight. Please lock the shed up after using tools, every single time! If you notice the sheds are unlocked, please lock them, even if you’re not using them.
Some things have been taken recently from member plots and the greenhouse. If you see someone you don’t recognize, strike up a conversation with them to see if they have a plot and hopefully, this will be a deterrent to theft.
Membership Discounts (April 2, 2024)
They are available for pickup in the kitchen. Please take only the card with your garden plot # on it. It is important to bring this card with you every time you shop and present it at checkout to receive the discount.
– Amsterdam: Any day 10% off
– Triple Tree: Tuesday and Thursday only 10% off
– Meadows Landscaping: Any day $2.00/off bulk items
and a NEW one! (which is not indicated on your cards, but card still needs to be shown)
– Bruce’s Pet and Farm Supply, 23985 Lougheed Hwy., Maple Ridge: Any day 10% off
Soil for Sale (March 26, 2024)
We have soil available for your gardens. It is $6.00 per wheelbarrow.
Friends in Need Food Bank
Thanks for all of the donations to the Pitt Meadows food bank all throughout the growing season!
Bylaws Reminder (June 5, 2023)
To all members : In signing your PMCG contract, you confirm that you have read the conditions and guidelines of the garden. Unfortunately, there are some by-laws not being followed. We ask that you please take the time to read the following: MEMBER RESPONSIBILITIES– Keep the Membership Director informed of any changes to your contact information.- You must attend the annual Garden Orientation.- All plots are to be enclosed with a border of wood or landscape blocks (15×8) at least 6 inches in height and if you wish to have a walk area in your plot, it can be filled with gravel or mulch. All enclosures must be wood. The plot enclosure becomes part of the plot and if you give up the plot the enclosure and soil must remain. STRUCTURAL SAFETYTo be sure everyone has a safe and secure experience while in the garden, we must ensure all plots and common areas are in a safe condition. All material, furniture and tools should be stored within plot boundaries. Stored wood or structures should not have protruding nails, screws, re-bar etc… All re-bar used for holding border sides must have protected cap installed.Stored wood, garden tools, etc. should not extend into pathways.Any structure 4 feet or higher (particularly tomato covers) must be pre-approved by the Board of Directors. Submit construction drawings to the Board of Directors. Corner posts to protect the plants from damage by dragged hoses, should not be over four feet above the ground.Courtesy should be extended to fellow gardeners so as not to shade their plot with structures or plants.Black plastic or plastic tarps can become nesting areas for voles, mice and rats and should not be stored in the garden. Recycling of materials is supported, however, use of items such as discarded shipping pallets, rubber tires, screen doors, etc., that are not appropriate for a garden environment, are not allowed.For example, under the Gazebo:Discarded greenhouse pots etc… Please take all your garbage home with you. Cold frames should have a maximum height of 2 feet and coverage of 10 sq. ft. Glass, particularly old windows, is not allowed.Plant and row covers should have a maximum height under 3 feet. Clear plastic covers should be of durable thickness to ensure they are windproof and will not tear. Row covers must be thoroughly secured. Use of corrugated fibreglass panels must be pre-approved by the Board. Temporary seasonal supports, i.e., pole beans & peas, have no limit per plot, but must not exceed 2.3 metres (7 ft.) in height.Conserve water at all times. Taps must be turned off before leaving the garden. Drain the hose after turning the water off, this will release the pressure. Then returned the hose back to hose hanger coiled to ensure the life of the garden hose.Soaker hoses or drip watering systems may not be permanently connected to the hose bib to water your plot. Rain barrels with screens are permitted on your plot. Catching rainwater in other containers is not permitted. The water must not be allowed to stagnate.When leaving the garden please clean and store all PMGC tools and equipment in the tool shed and ensure that the shed and garden washroom building are locked. All re-bar used for holding border sides must have protected cap installed.This was add to the by-law this year as a safety precaution in case some falls on one also the uses of any metal materials without approval. Please keep the pathway clear. We appreciate your attention to this matter, and if you have any questions feel free to email or call. |
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