[Akroncooperative-news] ALL GARDENERS -- VERY IMPORTANT -- PLEASE READ

[Lawrence Parker]

The OARDC (Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center) at Wooster has received a grant to study many, many aspects of community gardens.  They have chosen gardens in Cleveland, Columbus, and our gardens in Akron.

Attached is a flyer to explain, in part, what they are doing.

MOST IMPORTANTLY, THEY HAVE PLACED INSECT TRAPS THROUGHOUT THE GARDENS.  DO NOT REMOVE THE TRAPS.  THEY WILL NOT HURT YOUR GARDENS, AND THEY ARE ESSENTIAL TO THEIR STUDY OF LOCAL INSECT LIFE, BOTH GOOD AND BAD.

ALSO, AVOID THEM WHEN WATERING, AND MAKE SURE (ESPECIALLY AT CHARLES & TURNER!) THAT THE NEIGHBORS ALSO KNOW WHAT IS GOING ON.



----- Forwarded Message ----
From: Kevin Power <power.1 at osu.edu>
To: Lawrence Parker <akroncooperative at yahoo.com>
Sent: Tuesday, June 30, 2009 2:12:50 PM
Subject: we set traps

Hi Larry,

We made our rounds to the gardens this morning.  I have some doubts
that the little soap cups will be there when they return this
Thursday.  It may seem silly, but it is the way it is because they
are trying to repeat methods used elsewhere.  The intern who lives
in the area may return tomorrow to more thoroughly map her traps. 
We were in a bit of a hurry to beat the threatening rain.

I have attached an information sheet you can share with your curious
gardeners.  I will bring some printed copies when we meet
next.  Depending on the cost, we may make larger versions we can
post as a sign at each garden.

Thanks again for your assistance. Kevin


      
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