There was no one, except some unhappy staff, there, so we had a good opportunity to look around. I purchased some potting soil for the balcony garden and that was it. It was too cold to bring plants home and I really don't need any so, for a change, I exercised restraint and didn't buy. Actually had the weather been seasonal, I would have bought some petunias, violas and marigolds. I just can't resist them. They look great growing among the vegetables. Companion planting is about much more than looking good. The proper combinations can increase the vitality of your garden as well as reduce the amount of work that you need to do to keep the garden weed and pest free.
Saturday, I worked with the community garden crew, I am the recently appointed volunteer community garden coordinator, to get the 9 plots we had room for ready. It was a beautiful sunny day and the view of the Lake from the garden site is powerful. The wind was cool though. I'm not surprised that we had snow on Sunday when I think about that wind whipping through us as we worked.
Monday, it was warmer so we were able to clean the raised beds in the backyard and add new soil. I also got the balcony garden ready to go. Got rid of some of the old soil in the containers and added new, along with some worm casings.
Next week, I will be reviewing a book that has added tremendously to my understanding of just how important soil is and a number of ways that we can help create vibrant gardens. The book, Stone Age Farming, by Alanna Moore is a must read for anyone who wants to grow healthy food for themselves or their families.
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