Many know the Bible verse and song lyrics, “To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose.” This is especially true for the twenty-four plot owners of our community garden who are saddened for the first summer growing season to end and a new one to begin with fall planting.

While the gardeners are generally depressed at the thought of no more fresh garden tomatoes, a few are thrilled to still have cucumbers, melons, squash, and okra hanging on. Some plot gardeners have replanted to extend the growing season. However, ‘tis the season of scorching summer heat. It seems its purpose is to produce popcorn instead of corn on the cob.

The club was fortunate to have our local pro Terri McGuire in July complete a session with gardeners. She guided gardeners with a hands-on inspection, instruction, and a plan for the final stages of the summer growing season. ‘Tis the season to start preparing the beds for a fall plant in the very near future. So, hopefully, tomatoes are not that far away from appearing again.

Please mark your calendars for the next meeting. In lieu of the member meeting this month, the board will be meeting August 15th at 6pm at the POC Library Branch to review the site rules, elect board members, and discuss new business and our next fundraiser. Also, the annual meeting is September 19th at the garden and the time to renew garden plots.

Anyone interested in joining the garden club can contact Cindy Hanson at 361-676-3093. All are welcome and members do not have to have a plot at the garden site to join. The new membership year starts Oct. 1st, and we are anticipating a healthy and productive fall plant.