Actually, it looks like it's going to be really nice for the rest of the week, as well. I spent a couple very lovely hours in the garden today. Mr. V dropped by for a moment but had some visiting to do. I know he is planning on being in the garden tomorrow morning should anyone wish to join him. There's lots of weeding that still needs to be done.
Today I finish putting up the fence. It's not too bad. Some of the posts are a bit crooked but I think we can disguise that with some creative plantings. I managed to leave the hose at home this morning so I'll be back over there tomorrow afternoon to really soak things. I think I'm going to have to make a point of being there at least twice a week to keep up with the water and the weeds. Perhaps my second day should be Sunday afternoons. I know there were a few folks that couldn't be there during the week, so hitting the weekend might be a good plan.
For all you Facebook folks out there, I started a Cale School Garden group page over there. Feel free to "like" it if you're of the mind. You can find it here. As of now, there are a few pictures but I'll make announcements about events, things needed, etc. there as well as here
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
New Stuff In the Garden
I had another great, but very hot morning with the Millers and Hills. There's still a lot of weeding to do (I'm starting to sound like a broken record). Come on out when ever you'd like.
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
In the garden this week. . .
Hey Everyone!
I had a nice morning yesterday watering and weeding. The weeds are a bit out of control, but that probably saved us with me being in and out of town over the past few weeks. They hold a lot of water in the ground. I'm done my adventures for a while so I'll be around quite a bit more (I'm going camping this weekend. but that's it). Actually, I'll be at school tomorrow morning from 9 - noon if anyone wants to join me. I did notice that folks have been there. Fantastic! Please continue to feel free to come on out and lend a hand. I refilled the water barrel yesterday morning, so that's available for use as well.
If you're looking for the hose, it's in my truck. With all the cleaning in the school, it took me a while to find it yesterday. It's now safely back with us. At some point we're going to need to talk about how we can store all of our stuff in a secure way, but still have access for folks that need to use it.
Thanks to the mystery tool donator. The hand tools and hoe will be a great help in dealing with these weeds. They're in the bucket in our cold frame for now. Just a reminder, when weeding, if you get a lot of the root out of the ground, the weeds will have less of a chance of coming back.
I've managed to get some donations that will really look great. My parents have moved across town and given us a bird bath, a compost turner and a large circular piece of slate. I have kind of an idea for putting it all together. One day we'll all need to sit down and write a book about how to build a garden with donations and no money. It's amazing to me what people are willing to do and give for something in which they believe. . . not just my parents, but all of you folks that have given time and labor and brought donations and ideas. The kids and I are in your debt.
Also, a big thanks to Mr. Guerin for the logs. They're great for seating.
Finally, on the last day of school one of my students, Olivia, gifted me with a beautiful stepping stone saying "Welcome to Mr. Rough's Garden." It's wonderful! We took a few minutes to place it during recess on the last day of school. Remember though, the garden belongs to ALL of us.
Over the next few weeks I'm planning on finishing our fence, weeding, installing posts for our sign, planting some new seeds in the lettuce, spinich and pea rows (they don't do well in this heat), weeding, installing a compost turner and then maybe a little weeding. As I've said, I'll be there at least every Wednesday if you'd like to join me! If you're not available during the week and would like to meet up on a weekend, just send me an email. I can make that work (except this weekend, camping). I hope to see you out there, soon!
I had a nice morning yesterday watering and weeding. The weeds are a bit out of control, but that probably saved us with me being in and out of town over the past few weeks. They hold a lot of water in the ground. I'm done my adventures for a while so I'll be around quite a bit more (I'm going camping this weekend. but that's it). Actually, I'll be at school tomorrow morning from 9 - noon if anyone wants to join me. I did notice that folks have been there. Fantastic! Please continue to feel free to come on out and lend a hand. I refilled the water barrel yesterday morning, so that's available for use as well.
If you're looking for the hose, it's in my truck. With all the cleaning in the school, it took me a while to find it yesterday. It's now safely back with us. At some point we're going to need to talk about how we can store all of our stuff in a secure way, but still have access for folks that need to use it.
Thanks to the mystery tool donator. The hand tools and hoe will be a great help in dealing with these weeds. They're in the bucket in our cold frame for now. Just a reminder, when weeding, if you get a lot of the root out of the ground, the weeds will have less of a chance of coming back.
I've managed to get some donations that will really look great. My parents have moved across town and given us a bird bath, a compost turner and a large circular piece of slate. I have kind of an idea for putting it all together. One day we'll all need to sit down and write a book about how to build a garden with donations and no money. It's amazing to me what people are willing to do and give for something in which they believe. . . not just my parents, but all of you folks that have given time and labor and brought donations and ideas. The kids and I are in your debt.
Also, a big thanks to Mr. Guerin for the logs. They're great for seating.
Finally, on the last day of school one of my students, Olivia, gifted me with a beautiful stepping stone saying "Welcome to Mr. Rough's Garden." It's wonderful! We took a few minutes to place it during recess on the last day of school. Remember though, the garden belongs to ALL of us.
Over the next few weeks I'm planning on finishing our fence, weeding, installing posts for our sign, planting some new seeds in the lettuce, spinich and pea rows (they don't do well in this heat), weeding, installing a compost turner and then maybe a little weeding. As I've said, I'll be there at least every Wednesday if you'd like to join me! If you're not available during the week and would like to meet up on a weekend, just send me an email. I can make that work (except this weekend, camping). I hope to see you out there, soon!
Saturday, June 5, 2010
Garden Club for June 9th. . .
Is on! Mr. V, our fearless parent volunteer and snack provider has generously agreed to lead the gardening activities in my absence. I hope you guys have fun!
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Garden Club
Due to Field Day happening tomorrow and since I'll be out of town next week, we're not going to be meeting Wednesday afternoons this week and next week. Sorry guys, can't be helped. I'll definitely be around all summer so perhaps we can meet after school lets out.
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