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Page A—8 — Shelton-Mason'County Journal Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020 WSU MAKING A DIFFERENG Catalyst Demonstration Garden in full swing but summer is definitely still here. Catalyst Demonstration Garden is in full swing, with masked master gardener volunteers working their magic. This sum- mer the master gardeners have grown and delivered over 1,200 pounds of luscious, fresh produce to The Saints’ Pantry. Special thanks to Sherry Clemmens and Christy Rowe, our two site managers, who make sure that all of the volunteers are following the COVID-19 protocols that we set forth to keep our volunteers safe. For anyone working in a community garden, there is a wonderful webinar, “Cultivating Success: Best Practices for Community Gardens during Covid 19” by Cultivating Success, a joint effort of Washington State University and the University of Idaho that serves as a useful tool for putting plans and proto— cols in place. We are thankful that in late March, we solicited and received “essential” status for Catalyst Garden and were able to plant and maintain the veg- etable garden with our volunteers to help with the food insecurity in our community. We are thankful for our volunteers and their con- sideration of the safety and health of others. The days are getting just a bit shorter By JEANNINE POLASKI Eor those of you working in your own gardens, the mantra right now is “harvest, monitor, water, weed, and plan!” Monitor tomatoes for tomato blight. Trim the lower leaves so that water cannot splash on them. Monitor squash and pumpkins, grapes, roses and ornamentals for powdery mildew. The spores of this fungus can take over plant tissue that is dry this time of year, stressed or otherwise damaged. Consider amending the soil with calcium, potassium and trace minerals. Make sure there is space around the plant for air circulation. Another remedy is to use organic sprays such as a baking soda and water, after removing the affected leaves. To make a baking soda spray, combine 3 tablespoons of baking soda with 1 gallon of water. Adding 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil will help it stick to the leaves and 1 teaspoon of dish soap will help to emulsify the whole concoction. Put it in a clean spray bottle and spray the affected plants in the morn- ing. Monitor for aphids, whiteflies, thrips and spider mites. If you see them give them a good blast with the hose, repeating as necessary. Keep your plants watered. August is typically our second driest month of the year. Watering in the morning is best for a variety of reasons. Also using drip irrigation helps to reduce water lost to evapora- tion. If you use a sprinkler system, it’s a good idea to recheck it now to ensure it is watering the entire gar- den. Also, using mulch will help reduce evaporation and maintain the moisture level in the garden. Take some time to reflect about your garden to help you plan for the next one. Record what worked . well and not so well. Get yourself a garden journal . or use an app to keep track of what was planted and where it was planted. This will help with tracking crop rotation, which is necessary to keep a healthy vegetable garden. Make a sketch of the garden or in- clude pictures. Identify and record plants you would like to try in the future along with their growing requirements. Keep track of when you planted seeds or transplanted starts along with how successful they were. This is a good place to track what worked and what didn’t. A reminder that you can submit your plant and pest questions to the Master Gardeners. Please email and send photos if you have them, to: .masonmaster- gardener@gmail.com. I Jeannine Polaski is a WSU Mason County Exten- sion Master Gardener volunteer. CUT RATE We’ve Got Your Part AUTO PARTS ' CAN HELP You GET voun . CAR READY ron SUMMER! Curbside Pickup, Deliveries, and Online Ordering Available! visit www.cutrateautopartscom. I We are here to support our community and employees; we will all get thru this challenging time together. . , New Hours Shelton , 8:00am-8:00pm Mon-Sat - Sunday 10:00am-4:00pm First Coto in Shelton 360-426-2800 779mm You! iorvoting I . Noel Longan J L. V Best .Vlcchnmc 6 years in :1 row! And this years #1 Repair AUTOMOTIVE 2033 Olympic Highway North ' Shelton Better Business Bureau "‘ AutoCare Center W. rm“ Quality NAPA P-ru 426-1467 um; HI” Service Ulfllflfllillfl 1 Hometowne Brake & Muffler V Mon - Fri 8:00 am. 5:00 pm. 0 125 E. GroveStrf Shelton “- ‘360-426-1021 ‘ We have 30+ years of experience! Quality Trust... That’s Hometowne Service Let Vander Wal’s keep you cool on ‘ the open road! See us for all your Air Conditioning 321 S. 2nd St, Shelton 0 (360) 426-8208 Wi'i'r' {in} p/xlrr'fnr‘yrm.’ We're A + Rated for 12 Years! We’re here to help you keep your car dependable at a very reasonable rate. From custom exhaust work brakes, to tune-ups and oil changes for " classic & new 3 cars trucks!