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Haddonfield Community Gardens

Crows Woods Gardeners

President's Summer Announcement

Paul Schmeck would like to announce to all Haddonfield Residents who are interested in Gardening at Crows Woods Gardens, that we are now accepting applications for the 2013 season. We are anticipating a demand for plots next season, so the earlier you send in the application, the better chances you have to receive a plot. Please click on the “Application” and follow the directions. If you have any questions, you can email Paul -- prsdesign@verizon.net

Spring Letter

Paul Schmeck gives the Crows Woods Gardeners some beginning of season reminders in preparation for the upcoming growing season.

Spring Reminders

Winter is the time to start planning for the 2013 gardening season.

  1. Decide how big of a plot you want for this season. Our plots come in two sizes: small (about 10 x 20) or large (about 20 X 20). It is strongly recommended that those with limited time maintain a small plot.
  2. Mail your completed Crows Woods Gardeners application (along with your payment). For more information, please visit our “Application” page.
  3. It is important that Paul Schmeck receives your completed application and payment by March 1 (or you can bring it to the Winter Meeting on March 7).
  4. If you had a plot in 2012 and Paul does not have your completed application and payment by March 7, you will lose your plot for the 2013 season.
  5. If this is your first year applying for a plot, keep in mind that plots will be awarded on a first come first serve basis as they become available.
  6. Start planning your plot! Early spring is a great time to plant your kale, beets, broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots, lettuce, onion, parsnips, peas (great St. Patrick’s day activity), rhubarb and turnips.
  7. Look at the garden plots grid to determine your plot number.

Knee Deep in Tomatoes

Ann and Craig Goings share their secrets in growing a successful tomato bumper crop.

Keeping Critters at Bay

Anthony Calabretta,a long time gardener at Crows Woods, has found ways to coexist with the many small critters that enjoy eating the fruits of our hard labor. His ideas are simple and straight forward to implement.

My War with the Harlequin Beetle

Not all critters can be kept at bay as Karin Waltzman points out. The harlequin beetle is a tough competitor for the organic gardener. Never the less, a year lost to the harlequin beetle brings promise of productive growing seasons in years to come.

Bee Crisis

Mary Previte reminds us of the importance that bees play in our daily life. As organic gardeners we need to be aware of their perils and be mindful of the steps we can take to help them survive and multiply.

News / Articles From Prior Years

In addition to gardening, we like to share our experiences at Crows Woods. Some of us do it in writing while others prefer to let their photographs speak for themselves. Visit our Archives which contain news, articles and pictures of our past experiences at Crows Woods.

NOTE: If you have an article or a photograph that you would like to submit for publication, please email articles to Mary Previte @ MTPrevite@aol.com. If you have any questions, you can reach Mary by phone at 856-428-4909. Photographs should be emailed to Mauricio Suarez @ suarezm129@comcast.net. You can reach Mauricio by phone at 856-795-7240.