Fencing & Planting

This was one of those days when we descended upon the garden like a swarm of bees, did a lot of work in a very short time, and went back to the room for a quick snack.

Phil and Deirdre Armstrong from Harvest Thyme Herb Farm came with a bunch of herbs for one of our beds.  Ms. Deirdre and Ms. Massie helped us plant those.  We also put in two rows of borage (an edible flower that for which bees absolutely go gaga), a row of nasturtiums, and a row of radishes.  If we get a few good rains in the next couple of weeks we might be able to start eating the radishes fairly soon.  Even though we started them from seed, they germinate in just a about a week and, in good conditions, can sometimes be picked in a bit over three weeks.

While all that was going on another group, led by Mr. V and Mr. Phil worked on the fence.  We got the bottom rail put on almost half the fence.  It's possible that Mr. V or I may work on the fence sometime this weekend, but even if we don't, and we keep up the pace we set today, we'll be ready to put the pickets on the fence in just a few weeks.

And while all that was going on, a smaller group helped me pull out the hose to water what was just planted.  It all went by in a blur.  I'm glad Alex and Jack were taking pictures to help me remember.

What're you planting, Liam?

"The name is Bond. . . James Bond."

A source of much fascination.

Ms. Deirdre helped with the herb bed.
Ms. Massie helped in the flower bed.

For someone who doesn't like his picture taken,  he always ends
 up in a lot of good pictures.  Plus, he's got a rockin' hat.  I bet I know
when and where he got it.

Mr. V having a "Tim The Toolman" moment.  MORE POWER!

Mr. Phil helping out with the fence.

No matter how you break it down though, a lot of stuff got done by a lot of very energetic kids today.  Thank you, everyone, for making it a great afternoon.