As mentioned in our July Meeting Minutes, Garrett will be here today to edge and re-mulch the tree circles in the front yard.  This was a contract we approved last year. 

 Front Entrances update

Thanks to an additional neighbor signing up for watering the front entrances.  We are now through the 2^nd week of August.  We do need more sign-ups from mid-August through October.  Please go to Fox Glen Front Entrance Watering Situation and a call for help – Fox Glen Association to sign up.  Not sure what the watering will entail or if you have to bring the water to the entrances and you live too far?  No worries, we have it all laid out easily here – Watering the front entrance instructions, tips, and tricks – Fox Glen Association.  This will explain the time effort, the expectation, and how to use the tools we provide to water the entrances.  We are asking neighbors to take 1 week which would be 3 separate days of water.  Thank you for your help to keep our community looking good.

Big thank you goes to Brian Miller for donating 27 bags of mulch for the two entrances and mulching both entrances.  Big thank you goes to both Brian Miller, Beth & Chuck Mancherian for weeding the front beds and removing the thistles the past week.

We understand the frustration of our lawn mowing service struggling to keep up with our grass.  We expect them to come every Wednesdays and mow all our area, not just some.  Thank you to everyone who logged a ticket using our new software system – Report a Problem or Request a Work Order.  This helps use an automated system to tally and keep track of requests, concerns, and/or problems.  We have been providing your feedback directly to Garrett.  Garret should be back on track with their usual schedule.  The last month has been difficult for them as our Property Management shared the following regarding the mowing company.

• They had several people down with covid
• Two of their lawn mowing machines required fixing that took longer than expected
• The rain interfering with their mowing days

We understand that these three points are “not our problem”. During these uncertain times as we come out of our pandemic, the Board is trying its best to be empathetic to our vendors whilst balancing our community’s needs.  We will keep you posted with what we learn.

Entrance Watering Update

Thank you to all the volunteers who signed up to help keep our Entrance plantings alive until we have the money to install the drip sprinklers.  We are signed up through the first 2 weeks in July and the last week in July.  If you are interested in signing up, please read this post – https://foxglenassociation.org/fox-glen-front-entrance-watering-situation-and-a-call-for-help.  Please note, you will NOT have to cart water to the entrances.  We have a set up with the closest neighbor to the entrance to make watering an easy 20 minute experience per entrance.  Those who sign up will receive additional instructions as well as two less than 5 seconds tutorials on how to use the quick release hose connector.

Special thanks to the following neighbors:

• Cynthia Richter
• Harshini Dutt
• Jane White
• Janet Sloan
• Jill Hoppenjans
• Laurel Lavery
• Patti Dobbs
• Patti Fitzpatrick
• Paul Higgins
• Sheri Szuch

Why we are asking

• To save on costs
  • Installing dedicated sprinklers for the Ellsworth and Lohr entrances beds is deferred until 2024 due to road construction expense
  • Herbal Thymes is roughly $100 a visit to water flowers
• To help maintain our front entrance curb appeal

What is entailed?

• Connect a hose we provide to the water spigot of specific co-owner homes, for which they have graciously given their permission again this season
• Water the plants for 15 minutes
• Log you completed the watering for your signed-up date and entrance

For those who sign up, more details will be provided directly to the email you provide as a contact email.

Additional Points

After 20 years, we finally switched to all perennial plants to save us  $1000 to $1200 a year in annual flowers that have to be replaced every year.  The perennials will take roughly 3 years to grow into a lush garden if we all pitch in together to help keep it watered and thriving.  If any of the plants die this first year and we can prove we watered consistently, they are warranted and will be replaced at no cost.

What did we do in years past?

• Paid Herbal Thymes to keep the plants watered
• 2 board members tirelessly watered the plants all by themselves with the help of 1 or 2 neighbors
• Prayed for rain

How do I sign up?

Click on the signup sheet →HERE←.

This is what you should see.  The filter highlighted in YELLOW “Open Watering Slots” will let you see which slots are still open for sign-up.  If the filter is not defaulted, no worries, just click the little arrow next to the filter and it will show you the option to select Open Watering Slots.

1. Put your full name – First and Last name in the Name column
2. Put your email contact in the second column, Email Contact
3. Remember to click the save button at the top left, under the word File

You will see 2 additional columns highlighted.  These are the Dates you are selecting and the entrance you will water.  You will not be able to change or edit either one of those columns.

How will I see what I signed up for?

1. You can click directly to see this Dashboard – Fox Glen Association Entrance Watering Calendar.
2. When you sign up, you will automatically be notified of the dates and entrance you signed up on.  It will go to the email address you provided.
3. A reminder will be sent to the email you provided 1 day prior to the date you signed up for.  It will tell you both the entrance and the date you will be watering.