When volunteers arrive at the barn at the start of each shift, you can expect to meet Carla, ready with instructions.
Besides vegetables, Carla likes to plant flowers.
Garden carts get some attention from Mark.
Rosaly and Silas start cleaning winter debris from asparagus beds.
Anshuman empties the compost bin.
So here is where we start Year 12—Lots of bare brown land, with the exception of the winter rye that was planted last fall to add nutrients back into the soil in time for spring 2021 planting.
A volunteer prepped a patch where bok choy will go. Spinach was already planted nearby by the Tuesday crew.
A few varieties of peas got planted this morning.
Look at that rich compost in Dan’s wheelbarrow! This is one of Dan’s last opportunities to help at the Garden since he is moving out of the area. Thanks for all your help over the years!
Carla checked on the lettuce plants that were planted Tuesday.
Mark is hoeing where a mix of peas (30%) and oats (70%) were planted to add back nitrogen to the soil.
Weeding and prepping the garden for paths
Resting the soil a new way: the winter cover crop is below the tarps "composting" so it will feed the soil for new plantings
Jennifer and Carla thinning Lettuce seedlings
Mark wheeling dried leaves for the walkways between crops
Anya and Heather planting sunflower seeds just outside the garden fencing
