Here is a recap of the first three days of work on our new garden.
Day 1 ( June 28th)
Today was our first day of actual work on the lot. After weeks of waiting for approval- we were finally able to get started! We were successful in accomplishing both our goals of tilling and creating the raised beds. One team broke down the pallets converting them into garden beds and everyone else tore up the sod on the lot. The sod was tough, but since we had a lot of hands it went by quickly. Two neighbors donated their roto-tillers and we were able to get a most of what used to be the backyard done. Two solid hours of work!
Our plans are to split the lot into two distinct areas. The back portion, which was the house’s backyard, will be the communal lot. The area on which the house was located will house our raised beds. Most of these beds will be for individual families but a few will also shared as well.
Check out a few pictures from our first day!
Day 2 (June 29th)
Today we continued to expand by digging up more sod and tilling more soil. We had a great turnout again, especially thanks to the neighborhood kids who provided most of the muscle!
We also purchased 4 tomato plants at English Gardens as well as seeds that we can still grow for the season ( beets, lettuce, radishes, turnips etc) all for half off!
Day 3 ( June 30th)
It rained today, but we have about half the lot tilled! Although working in the rain was quite tough we were able to dig in the tomatoes.
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