October 2009

Spring Momentum

12 Sept we are making progress. Finsished preparing and clearing the land, removed all the grass and pegged out the paths and beds. Then dug out the paths and started to level of the beds. Next week the irrigation goes in, and the mulch goes on ready to plant. Then we have to work on the main entrance for vehicle access and start on a nursery design.

Breaking Ground

Tues 18 Aug Felix and George from Malawi started work digging the swale on the middle contour. I got called baas and had to explain that I am not baas, I am Nick. We brought in 2 tons of horse manure and mulch to finish off the compost. One of these days we will have a garden . . . See pics at http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#/album.php?aid=142929&id=728245794&ref=mf

Off to meet the neighbours today, they are key stakeholders and I need to dicsuss the driveway and dumping 30sqm of compost on their empty plot as our plot has no veeehicle access right now. I quite like having no vehicle access but it wont last for long.

News

We are developing an Urban permaculture model / market garden to produce Heritage and Heirloom seed, and to provide a training and networking venue. Oh yeah and some organic veggies for the neighbourhood.

8 August Turned compost
9 August Assembled water tank stand, Set up dumpy level for the first time and marked out the centre swale to establish bed shapes. Designed beds. Planning session for August