Month: June 2020

Missy and I have always had large and many gardens at our previous home, where I spent half of each day in the yard. Moving to an Onset condo with NO space for gardening, Missy obtained this plot to keep me sane, occupied and out of trouble. It’s therapeutic affect is priceless. So, I am back in heaven having a garden to build, plant and maybe if lucky – enjoy the fruits of our efforts. A HUGE enjoyment is meeting, talking with and becoming socially engaged with gardeners sharing the experience. The Wareham Community Garden Is a lifesaver and I would like to thank all those who made it possible; because I know people did/do a tremendous amount of work behind the scenes! So thank you Anne and everyone else making the garden a true success!!!!

Joe and Missy Dziczek Onset MA

We have had 50 bales of mulch hay delivered–currently under the big blue tarp. 
Anyone who has a paid-up plot for 2020 is entitled to one free bale per
plot.  And of course, our composted manure has been very popular and is
available to garden members as well.

Andy Costello at the far end of his garden–getting a
nice early jump on things.  Lettuce and some other cold weather crops
already coming up.

An anonymous benefactor put up two bee boxes in trees on the side of the garden
where our compost bins are.

The boxes are meant to attract Mason bees, a stingless bee that is an
excellent pollinator.

We know bees make honey, but sometimes we forget their most important job is pollinating food crops, like almonds, avocados, Brussels sprouts, onions, and much more. Researchers estimate bees help pollinate up to 1/3 of all the foods we eat, and up to 90% of wild plants.

Sadly, many species have started disappearing in recent years. Honeybees have been hit by a syndrome called “Colony Collapse Disorder,” which may result from pests, diseases, and other factors. Native wild bees are in trouble, too, but we can help by putting out boxes for nest-dwellers.