Greenhouse commitment

Plant carers: this is a reminder that each of us needs to decide which plants to take care of. The reason why do we need to do this is because it will divide the work load, and allow more time for members to become knowledgeable about their plants.

Will this limit your chance to learn other stuffs? NOT at all, you're welcomed to learn other stuff as well, and that is why we need experts for each type of plants, so that we can share our knowledge around.

Please remember your one hour commitment per week to the Greenhouse. Yes it's important for you to know that you're expected to spend one hour weekly in the greenhouse.

• If we're not clear on who takes care of what, then what will you do each week in the Greenhouse? Are you willing to take care of the entire Greenhouse?
• How will other people know what has been done by other members?
• If something happens to the plants, how can you trace the cause if you don't know what's going on? What if you're busy, or away for some time?
• By assigning everyone plants, I will know which plants to take care of while you're away.

In contrast, if we're not clear on what to do, then we'll need to set up meetings where all of us has to come at the same time, which may not be suitable for your schedule. Ask yourself, do you prefer flexible scheduling, or fixed scheduling?

From my previous experience when I took care of the greenhouse for 3 months and it was a nightmare. I had to come to the John Mitchell GH every single day and it is much, much smaller than our current Greenhouse. This was because there were no rules, regulations, or commitment, and nobody knew what to do. As a result, no one learned a lot in the end.

Please email me with your preference on the type of plants you want to take care of. I need your response by Monday, Nov 24th. Once we have a list of caretakers, we will decide how many plants will be planted (we can only plant as much as we'll able to take care of). If there are too few members able to help out, we'll have to cut back. The following are the plants that still need caretakers:

1) Herbs: Dannelle Levesque, May Guan, Christina Huvenaars (spearmint), Thea Kristiansen,Amalie V. Ask.
2) Peppers: Brittany McNally, Jamie Taylor, Courtney Thompson (1 more)
3) Tomatoes: Colin Kindrachuk, Rachel Claassen, Peter Reimer, Katie Senn
4) Cucumbers*: Nathelie Brunet, Mercedes Scott, Janell Healey, Peter Le,Mandy Lajeunesse,Kaleigh Elian.
5) Lettuces: Peter Le
6) Zucchini & Beans: Christina Nguyen, Mercedes Scott

*Cucumbers need quite lot of care; that's why we need more members.

So we need to get this thing done as soon as possible. Ask yourself, are you in or not? If you've decided to commit to this, then be all the way 'in' please.

For more information about plants' layout please click here.

Peter Le.