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Watering Cans • What restrictions do we have on watering? The garden will always follow Mebane’s watering restrictions - currently set at Stage 1 Voluntary. See the full restrictions for more information: Mebane’s watering restrictions

Eat Local Challenge • I want to learn more about eating “local.” Take some time to learn about supporting local, sustainable agriculture. Or take the challenge to eat ONLY Carolina-produced food for one week (July 7-13, 2008). Participants can blog about their experience - sign up for the challenge at: http://www.carolinafarmstewards.org/

This is a really simple site with suggestions to resolve Tomato Plant problems. Good for the new gardener and the veteran.  
http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/tomatoproblemsolver/index.html

• What kinds of gardening tasks are appropriate for this season? Check out the Alamance County Extension office website for information about gardening in our area:  http://alamance.ces.ncsu.edu/index.php?page=lawngarden

Many local businesses have donated to the cause. But donations of services, materials, and monies are still being accepted! Contact Rebecca Brouwer at (919) 563-2240 or mebane.garden@gmail.com if would like to support the Mebane Community Garden and/or for general information about this initiative.