Main Street beds thriving; board discusses vitex pruning and workforce needs

Jul 15, 2026

Board members said Main Street planting beds are healthy but vitex shrubs need trimming (recommendation ~18–24 inches) to trigger fall blooms; the board discussed manpower constraints and timing for a maintenance cutback.

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Board members reported that Main Street planting beds are healthy but that vitex shrubs need pruning to encourage fall blooms. One member asked for help trimming, saying farm manpower is limited but the work is important to maintain bloom cycles.

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