July 9, 2022

• Community Bed updates:
  • Add new trellises
  • Putting in pumpkin seeds, arugula seeds etc.
• Compost:
  • Person from NYC Compost noted bad odor coming from compost
  • People need to add browns to greens to counteract the odor
  • Voted YES to have a 5 minute compost demonstration at a coming meeting from NYC Compost/or Steve
• Rat Problem:
  • Out of control, need to hire a professional exterminator
  • Reach out to previous exterminator that city has used in the past
  • In the meantime do we want to use mint scented bags as a temporary solution to trash/recycling?
• Ornamental Cherry Plum Tree
  • Tree is dying with no return
  • Replace with a non-fruit tree is the best option
  • Japanese Maple is an option, we are doing research and then can vote
  • Tree can be no more than 20 ft
  • Voted YES for parks to come remove the tree
• Summer Fundraiser Recap:
  • We raised shy of $3,000 (woohoo!)
• Photoshoot:
  • Someone from Edible Manhattan Group reached out on IG to do a photoshoot in the garden
  • We have no problem but they need permits etc.
  • Proposed solution if they have permits are to put in touch with events and ask for donations