Real Progress

Mulching

Thanks to Ms. Jones and the Charlottesville Community Church for bringing these great volunteers from Texas. In three days they've finished de-grassing the flower bed and mulched it. When I left this morning (for an appliance repair appointment) they were about to embark on a quest to rid the vegetable garden of crab grass. It's a tough job, but after two days of digging I think they can handle it.  They worked hard, never complained and it was a delight to hang out with them.


I can't thank them enough.  I hear, though, that they're in for a great dinner tonight thanks to Mr. V.  (Our own Angelo Vangelopoulos of the Ivy Inn.)


By the way, there's plenty of swiss chard, kale and collard greens ready for the picking. Help yourself. Soon the beets will be read as well. We also have a second planting of romaine and butter lettuce going (hopefully we won't get blasted with too much heat for another week or two) that should be ready in about a week. What isn't cut or picked by next Monday is going to the food bank so if you want some greens, go get them. If you want some cooking ideas for the greens let me know and I'll post something.

What a great crew!  Thanks, guys!

Finishing up digging the flower bed