So we’ve decided to co-garden with friends (left). I am putting this photo up as a reminder that we made our first visit in coats and hats and gloves (March 28). At center is the plot itself, #22. As you can see, it borders the fence which borders the sidewalk. There was a mild debate about whether we should use the fence to grow peas or somesuch climbingness because of pea theft by passersby. But we tried to thieve a pea and it would actually be a lot more trouble and shrub-fording than a pea is really worth. So it was settled that the fence was a trellis.
It’s called the Squirrel Brand Community Garden because of it’s proximity to the Squirrel Brand candy company building (right).
We’re all CSA members, so we can really grow for variety. I’d take any suggestions for unusual New England fruits or vegetables. Also, we have catmint that the previous gardeners left behind, but also something we can’t identify. Anyone out there know what this is?
I’m in space #24! I also have a CSA (Parker Farm, repr-uh-sent!) and a small backyard plot, so I’m going to grow things that take a bit less maintenance: Ali baba watermelons, Brussels sprouts, potatoes, dill (for pickling) and maybe some flowers for cutting.
I haven’t been over there since late January, but, once the monsoons stop, I’ll start tidying up. See you ’round the plot.
oh, and thanks so much for the sourdough starter - I’ve been in bread heaven ever since!
Cool! I didn’t realize you were in the same space with us. I’m looking forward to food-swapping with you!