Linda, Allison, John and Sharon met at the garden last Monday (May 24) to check the compost and discuss options for creating raised beds. We walked around the ranch and looked at many materials available to recycle into the bed construction. We like the idea of using existing containers like tubs, crates and cabinets which are already on site. We also saw concrete chunks, rocks, pallets, wooden planks, beams we thought we could utilize. Sharon agreed to move some of the concrete chunks and rocks to the garden area so we can collect and start designing and installing the beds.
Chuck and Stacey tilled the soil and added manure for in-ground beds on one side of the garden. They did a great job digging! yay. Chuck has been tending and planting for the revegetation of Lake Chuckawalla. The datura and grasses are looking good.
We plan to met next Monday (June 7) at 8 am for a composting session. We are going to fill the Compost Tumbler and get the first load cooking. Please feel free to bring your appropriate “garbage” and join us. And, yes, we decided we could use more manure!
Thanks!
Sharon
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