The Sweet Briar Community Garden

Alix mentioned at the market to me that discussion of using a chemical tool for managing Bermuda grass (AKA wire grass) in the SBCG is about to commence.  Some months back I investigated the work by Joseph Kovack on the Environmental Impact Quotient (EIQ) used extensively by Jeff Gillman in “The Truth About Organic Gardening” [...]

From Tim:
Sunday’s workday will see the continuation of wiregrass removal in the community plots (the pathway is cleared- Woo Hoo!), pouring the footer for the stone wall, setting the post for the new shed, and perhaps the start of barn cleaning. The more hands the better.

The herb garden has been dug up and in places the borders have been repaired and also the wire grass removed.
There are two empty beds for planting greens: lettuce and what ever else.
A diagram of the herb garden which now includes theres herbs has been posted on the clipboard in the pavillion.
cilentro
one parsley plant
anise/fennel (3 [...]

A big thank to Scott and Ken!  The water valve is great!  In addition to the water valve being repaired, all three wheelbarrows now have inflated tires.  There is a new tube in the large black one; the small green may have a slow leak, but has held for several days.  Enjoy!

Great news, the new water main has been finished, and is ready to be used.
Please note that the valve open and closed positions have been written on the pipe.  I will have a more permanent sign made up and installed shortly.
My thanks to Ken Huus for all of his help.  I couldn’t have done it [...]