New Mower!

The garden committee has purchased a new mower to replace our old noisy, gas guzzling, poorly cutting rotary model. As a bonus it will be easier to lift over the fence into our lawn beds. We also have a sharpening kit.


"This classic Scotts Push Reel Mower gives you the fuel savings of a manual mower and the wide cutting width of a power mower. Its unique rear wheel design helps reduce drag and improve maneuverability. Cutting Height in. 1-3, Blade Type 5-blade, 5-spider ball bearing reel, Rear Tire Size in. 6 tracking wheels, Cutting Width in. 20, Dimensions L x W x H in. 28 x 18 x 11, Front Tire Size in. 10 primary wheels. 20in. cutting width compares to a power mower 1in.-3in. height range and 9-position. QuickSnap height adjusters for easy-to-use cutting options. Easy to maneuver with 6in. rear tracking wheels. Durable 10in. composite wheels with radial tread tires for good traction 5-spider, 5-blade ball bearing reel has the optimal number of blades for ease of use and superior cutting. Durable heat-treated blades Welded reel hood protects overhanging plants and shrubs. Comfortable loop handle with foam grip."

Owner's Manual

The cicadas are coming

Billions of the chirping, red-eyed bugs are set to rise out of the ground across the East Coast next month for a once-every-17-years mating spree.
The insects — known for their loud, droning mating songs — will pop out of the soil in New York, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia when the ground warms to about 64 degrees.

That should happen sometime in May, according to cicada blog Cicada Mania.
 
PAT AUCKERMAN/AP

Garden fundraising sale

Sunday May 15

Empty your closet and support your garden
Join us in raising money for the garden with unwanted items cluttering your closet or baked items and drinks

We need people to:

· sort & price donations
· put out & pick up signs
· arrive early on sale day to set up
· work the sale
· pack up & clean up

For questions, volunteering offers or arrangements to donate your clutter on Monday mornings or Tuesday evenings.

write to:
1710garden@gmail.com

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