We had an awesome sod-busting party this morning; check out the pictures!The weather was great and the kids all worked hard and did a great job. If you missed it, there is plenty still to do.
We have been looking pretty hard for a rototiller but have been unable to find one, so we might have to do a lot more digging. Also, there is only about $100 remaining in the garden fund, and we still need to get rain barrels, so that limits our options.
If you want to participate, you can get out and dig any time you want. We are currently working on clearing out the butterfly garden, strawberry patch, herb, and vegetable patches. Nothing is planted yet, so dig away! The rocks can be removed and piled in the corner by the composters. Sod can be shaken hard to get all the dirt off, then piled by the composters and we'll use it to layer with food waste.
There are some real kids' tools there now: rakes, shovels and hoes. They are real tools, made of wood and metal, so please make sure your kids are not playing Star Wars with them, as they could cause injuries. Please make sure you put the tools away and pick up any garbage when you're done.
We will be scheduling a planting party in about a month so watch for more information. As we start to get things planted, please start showing the kids how to respect the garden by not trampling on plants. There will not be any fences around the planting areas inside the garden.
If you're interested in managing one of the community patches or helping out in some other way, please let us know (email to osanparents@gmail.com)!
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