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by Jamie Bort

I've got a small pile of flower pots in the front yard that will not get used by me. I hope some of you can use one or all of them. If so please come claim them. You can find them next to the sidewalk leading to the house. You can't miss them. - Jamie 1802 Bennett Street

12 years, 8 months

EastRaleigh lists & site changing servers

by Mark Turner

Dear members of various EastRaleigh lists. The hosting provider that I have used to host the EastRaleigh.Org website and lists is closing up shop this week. I am in the midst of migrating the lists to a new provider and have full backups of the site. During the migration process you might experience rejected emails to the mailing lists or other snafus. These issues should only be temporary and should all be resolved within a few days. I apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Feel free to call or email me if you have any questions. Your list administrator, Mark Turner 919.741.6329

12 years, 8 months

free seeds, planting extra, donating bike helmets

by Jamie Bort

I have seeds that need to go to a good home. Some of the packets have been opened. Some have not. Some are new. Some are from a few years ago. Some of the seeds are Snap beans Parsley Sage Oregano Tomatoes Watermelon Squash Carrots I prefer not to hold these for someone so I am leaving them on a first come bases on the steps of our porch. Happy gardening! Jamie 1802 Bennett Street ps - Logan's Trading company (and likely other places too) are encouraging you to plant extra and donate it: http://www.logantrd.com/2010/plant-a-row-for-the-hungry/ pps - I'm volunteering to help tune up some children's bikes. Holler if you have a bike helmet, time, and/or money to donate. Here's some details: https://www.facebook.com/events/530021453698484/545876962112933/?notif_t=pl…

12 years, 9 months

Consider Community & School Gardens! Dig In! is March 9 in Raleigh

by Michele McKinley

Hi all, I wanted to share information about an upcoming event in Raleigh of great interest to the gardeners in our area: Advocates for Health in Action (AHA) will host Dig In! on Sat. March 9... this educational event is all about how we can transform communities across Wake County by incorporating more edible landscapes and gardens. There are workshops on starting community, school and child care gardens. Information about the agenda, speakers and educational booths is all online here, plus the link to register. http://www.advocatesforhealthinaction.org/eat-healthy/community-gardens/dig… If you have any questions, please let me know. Thanks! Michele McKinley Projector Coordinator Advocates for Health in Action 919-656-8842 mmckinley(a)wakemd.org<mailto:svodicka@wakemed.org> www.AdvocatesforHealthinAction.org<http://www.AdvocatesforHealthinAction.org> Join us on Facebook<http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Advocates-for-Health-in-Action/13546835210…> and follow us on Twitter<https://mobile.twitter.com/WakeAHA>!

12 years, 10 months

2 Magnolias and a dogwood.

by Helen Lee Tart

I have 2 small --about a foot to 2 feet tall-- in my front yard that need moving. The biggest one is under the maple tree and will need a sharp shovel and a strong back to dig it up. I also have a dogwood that needs a home but it is in a pot ready to go. It was in a spot where it ended up growing kind of crooked, but I like that look. If you do too, you are welcome to it. You can email me or contact me at 919-428-5126. Helen Tart 611 Monroe Drive

12 years, 10 months

FYI: Confessions of a crude composter

by Vanessa Van Horn

For anyone on the fence about starting their own compost pile, because it isn't difficult to make, reduces solid waste & provides free plant food! http://davesgarden.com/guides/articles/view/497/ Sent from my iPhone

12 years, 10 months

Local Dwarf Citrus?

by Vanessa Van Horn

Good morning, Any recs for local nurseries with dwarf citrus trees, if any? Due to canker no trees from Florida can leave the state, so that requires expensive shipping rates ($20 for one tiny tree) from California nurseries to NC. Much appreciated, Vanessa If it is a rose, it will come into bloom sooner or later. ~Goethe

12 years, 11 months

Re: [Gardening] bat houses

by Jamie Bort

About a year ago I e-mailed to ask about bat houses. As usual I have not built nor bought one. But also as usual I have not forgotten about them. I spent some time collecting resources of information, most of which was shared with me by some of you, and I am happy to pass it on to any one of you who also wishes to obtain a bat house. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1b26hMaZ1igOfV7GSunOguPP0rJIpOpCHLbc7Lzo… Let me know if you have trouble viewing the document. Two of the links in it will not work for you. But they would not be of any interest to you anyway. They're for my organization Incidentally Whole Foods in North Raleigh ( http://wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/northraleigh) is selling bat houses for around $40. Considering materials and time I do not think that I can make one for less. (However if you have one for sale for less please let me know...) Even if you do not desire to install a bat house a lot of valuable information can be found through that document. And bats are in need of stewards. - Jamie ps - the same store is selling butterfly houses. If you're interested in planting a garden that encourages butterfly and other pollinating insects let me know. I might have other information on that as well. On Mon, Dec 26, 2011 at 9:15 PM, Jamie Bort <jamiebort(a)gmail.com> wrote: > The Diane Rehm Show rebroadcast a show on the declining US population of > bats today: > http://thedianerehmshow.org/shows/2011-12-26/declining-us-bat-population-re… > > I caught only some of it but thought that each of you might be interested > in this. (you all replied to my original e-mail below. > > Jamie > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Jamie Bort <jamiebort(a)gmail.com> > Date: Fri, Jun 17, 2011 at 7:11 PM > Subject: bat houses > To: East CAC Discussion <east-cac(a)eastraleigh.org>, Belvidere > Park-Woodcrest Listserve <bpw(a)eastraleigh.org>, Gardening < > gardening(a)eastraleigh.org> > > > I am looking into installing a bat house and am interested to hear from > other people their experiences. What worked? What didn't? Are you going to > install a second or did you give up? Why? Thanks. - Jamie > >

13 years

Please vote for Powell's school garden! Fwd: $1000 Grant for our garden at stake! Please Vote!

by Vanessa Van Horn

Howdy, If you have a spare moment during your lunch break, please cast your vote for East Raleigh's own Powell Magnet Elementary school garden! There is an opportunity for students to win a $1000 grant & their project is currently moving between first & second place. http://growmethod.maker.good.is/projects/classroomgarden?new=true Much appreciated, Vanessa If it is a rose, it will come into bloom sooner or later. ~Goethe Begin forwarded message: > From: Powell PTA President <powellptapresident(a)gmail.com> > Subject: $1000 Grant for our garden at stake! Please Vote! > Date: November 29, 2012 11:50:20 AM EST > To: Powell PTA President <powellptapresident(a)gmail.com> > Bcc: vanhorn.vanessa(a)gmail.com > > http://growmethod.maker.good.is/projects/classroomgarden?new=true > > There are only 3 hours left to vote and we have dropped to 2nd place. Let's show everyone what a strong community we have and finish 1st! > > Thanks for supporting Powell! > > Greg > -- > Greg Ovalle, President > Powell GT Magnet Elementary PTA > 2012 - 2013 > > Paula Bodette, Vice President > > Sherri Pinkham, Secretary > > Hilary Bognar, Treasurer > > Visit our website: http://powellpta.weebly.com/index.html > > Join our Facebook Group: Powell GT Magnet PTA > > Follow us on Twitter @PowellPTA. >

13 years

Freeze warning tonight!

by Mark Turner

Hey folks, there's a freeze warning tonight! You might want to bring in any plants you want to protect. https://www.wral.com/brrr-first-freeze-of-the-season-to-settle-in-tonight/1… Cheers, Mark

13 years, 1 month

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