Working on the Farms: The group that went to Kimberton CSA first transplanted marigolds and calendula plants. To prepare the bed, we raked it smooth, then used a tool to mark where the holes to plant the plants in. Each plant needs a certain room to expand, in other words, you have to place them a different width apart. The calendula needed 6" between them, and the marigolds a foot.
Then we weeded the blackberries, tackling a weed that binds itself to the plant. This is very difficult to weed, as this bindweed is intertwined into everything.
Sankanac: At Sankanac this morning, a group weeded five beds of tamatoes. A small group also weeded watermelons. As Hannah says, "It was a morning of hard work and satisfaction of all we got done."
Charlestown: The group that went to Charlestown weeded sharp thistles out of the strawberry patch. Then they weeded the tomatoes with a hoe and put straw mulch over it to keep the weeds out. A small group also went to weed onions.
AFTERNOON: We split into two groups this afternoon, one that cooked and one group that discussed the importance of eating local, organic foods. The cooking group worked well together to make a delicious quiche with eggs, cheese, and fresh vegetables. (That will be good at lunch tomorrow)
The other group talked about what ingredients are in some of the foods we eat. I think it made an impression on all of us to think of the fact that we never think about where the food we eat comes from and if it is healthy for us.
Later we did team-building exercises, which brought us to the end of the day. There were 7 graduate students visiting us today. It was nice to have guests around.
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