Work Day

We had a great weekend at the garden. A workday with some youth from the CMCL youth group and all of the neighbor kids that have been working with us just about doubled the size of the garden. We built about 6 more raised beds with space for about 3 more before we're maxed out. Staked the tomatoes (A TON OF THEM!) pulled weeds and more.

We postponed the mural work for an evening sometime when it isn't so hot. We were in full sun on a 95 degree day. Not so pleasant most of the time.

On a different note, I realized that we never posted our goals/objectives here. This was from the grant application to CMCL and it always helps me to have clarity about what we're working toward:
# Transformation of an unused property into a vibrant, productive green space
# Engagement and basic education with neighborhood youth around the environment, nutrition, local economies, community development and public art
# An exploration of social enterprise as a means to support the garden going forward through produce sales and value-added food products

With the new space we have room for more gardeners, specifically people that live in the neighborhood.

long overdue

so lots has happened in the past month. one of the first harvests a while ago - mint & arugula. yummmm.


tomatoes are way tall with lots of little green tomatoes.

flowers

squash & peppers

beets!