Garbage Bin Changes

I've been asked to pass on this information by Linda Garfoot.
It concerns our garbage disposal.

NOOOOOOOO!!!!

This is what our waste container looked like last week.  

This week it is the same.  

Management has brought a new RECYCLE bin in for us.  It is located across and a little up from this location and is labled ( currently) as cardboard only.  Well, that is a mislabel and will be rectified, but needs to be used for the express purpose of RECYCLING. 

I took notes and the following should go into the RECYCLE bin:

WASHED 

plastic jugs, etc., clam shells used for sweets,tin cans,tetra packs, plastic pop and water containers , aluminum pop cans

FLATTENED (more room made) cardboard, newspaper and protection materials from packing.

 The only thing NOT to put in is GLASS.

Grass, tree and garden waste should be taken to the top level of the park (above the Post site) for disposal.  If there are weeds like thistle be sure to dry them out so they will burn and not spread more seed.  We will have a thistle problem ( also broom, yellow iris and English ivy) if we are not very diligent.

Only kitchen waste and glass are to go in the regular garbage. No furniture or electrical appliances, etc.  These can be taken to one of two sites that are free to the public.  One, near Duncan at  Drinkwater Rd. and one between here and Ladysmith on the highway.

  I put  the information here :     http://cvrd.bc.ca/index.aspx?NID=360

We've all wanted this for a LONG time and we need to use it as intended.  Don't be lazy.  Wash the containers ( less smell for Bears) and flatten the cardboard!

I'm sure most of you have walked over to the Dog Park.  Bill, Myself, Marjean and Jane have been looking after emptying it every Saturday.  I got bags from Linda, as I don't feel we should have to do everything!  When it's your turn, please get a bag from me!

Have a great summer all!

Leslie

MATTERS OF SEASONAL INTEREST

I'd like to invite everyone of our friends here at Chemainus Gardens, long time and new, to join Charles and I at the first opening of the Wednesday Chemainus Farmers Market in the Waterwheel park tomorrow, May 28th.  We'd love to see you there and introduce you to this great venue ( for your own things) and to tell us what you think of what we are doing!  We have our booth for the summer and will be there with Skipper ( in the RV).


This is for those of you who love roses like I do!  I found online a great ( and again it works) solution for powdery mildew.


http://www.growingformarket.com/articles/powdery-mildew-solutions


I was given a rose that had been on a balcony and had powdery mildew on it big time.  It was givento be placed in our little church garden ( St. Michaels All Angels in Chemainus) as a memorial for a beloved husband.  I was dismayed at the extent of damage already incurred, but went online and found the above address.  I thought others would like to try it when the weather gets the roses and the mildew sets in.  I use the 90%water  to10% milk solution with great effect.  You can check out the rose I thought was toast if you are in the Willow Street Cafe having coffee, as Phil Mavis and myself put the mutual garden together this winter.

 Just cuts costs!!  most the solutions don't work that well, and this one for sure does.

Though    BOBBEX  is a great deer deterrent Agnes and Brian bought another one from LEE VALLEY that works longer called  PLANTSKYDD    It lasts through the winter without reapplication and has rave reviews.  I bought some, though I am waiting to apply it.  It has no noticeable smell either!!  It is 100% natural and doesn't hurt animals at all.


Rhododendron and azalea information is at this site:

http://landscaping.about.com/cs/treesshrubs/a/rhodo_azaleas_4.htm


When I first came I had to learn a whole new way of doing gardening, but after 3 years experience, I am finding a lot of joy in doing my own pruning and fertilizing.  The Gardens do not provide this service, neither was it promised.  Just the "main" front area.  I like to care for my own, as I notice most of us do!

Today ( Tuesday) I was delighted to find the gardening crew had begun to clear the pond to look like we left it last year.  I have no problem raking and stuff, but the weedeater is just too heavy for my shoulder.  So these kids ( good cheerful attitudes, too!) started wacking, I joined in with Rick and we raked up the leavings so they wouldn't clutter up the pond.  Now I can see the single white waterlily pads that are across the pond in my view.  Kudos to Management!!

We had the get together last night at Honeymoon Point.  It was really fun and many attended...we got to welcome Heather and Richard who have just moved in and Karen, too.  It's so nice to meet new people!
 Got a note from John and Susan, who had planned to attend, saying it was raining there and then sunny and then rain and they couldn't make up their minds whether it had been cancelled ( weather permitting was the caveat )  I gave them Charles' number to check on the weather HERE next time!  Hope to see them soon, though.

Heather and Richard far right

Here comes Trouble!

Linda and Kelly congratulate Bruce on his birthday ( NOT)

All set for the wieners!

We had a great time of fun.  We'll do it again!

MORE MAY MUESINGS

What a busy month!  The ducklings are in various stages of growth and they are so adorable!

I get a kick out of the male ducks protecting their families as they learn to cross the road or get into the ponds quickly.  They run after anything that gets near and the mothers loudly quack away as the babies run for cover.

 I posted a paper last year about the feeding of the ducks. At one time only one man was to feed the ducks.  Now we all can, but lets try to be responsible and feed them food that is GOOD for them and not harm them with stuff we just want out of our cupboards.

http://birding.about.com/od/birdfeeders/feedingducksbread.htm

On this page the subject is halfway down the page and is an excellent explanation of how duck systems work and how we can help them grow healthy and happy. It's good reading!

We have some wonderful news also:  Danny and Gail (nee Evans) were married on Wednesday the 21st! 
 I heard children laughing and playing down the pond and took my camera to record the activities!

Permission was given to post these photos for the Community

Gail's dress was so pretty and the whole family was very happy!
We all wish them a happy life together and look foreward to a meet and greet time as soon as possible.



Weather permitting, on Monday, May 26, we have our 1st Spring get together and campfire at Honeymoon Point. It is planned for 5:00 and  this time we are asked to bring our own food and plates, cutlery, cups or glasses.  B.Y.O.B. or other drink too. 
And just a reminder : a chair is great to sit in!   Hope we have good weather!!
Please leave pets at home.

Larry Duckworth has also posted a get together for June 7 please look on the board near our mail boxes for time and date. I am not sure whether it is at his site or some other. He is asking for RSVP, as he is providing the Corn.

Because it is such short notice on the Get together, I wanted to post this right away.  Hope everyone is enjoying the Spring!