A lot of exciting work has been done to get the cobblestone
gardens ready for the growing season!
In the fall, After-schooler’s undertook a garlic planting project. We prepared the circle bed by turning the soil and adding compost. Then, we planted the garlic and added a layer of mulch on top to help insulate through the cold winter. If you visit the circle bed garden, you can see the tops of the garlic starting to grow. They are already 3-4 inches! We will be harvesting the garlic scapes this spring, and then harvesting garlic bulbs in mid-July.
In the fall, After-schooler’s undertook a garlic planting project. We prepared the circle bed by turning the soil and adding compost. Then, we planted the garlic and added a layer of mulch on top to help insulate through the cold winter. If you visit the circle bed garden, you can see the tops of the garlic starting to grow. They are already 3-4 inches! We will be harvesting the garlic scapes this spring, and then harvesting garlic bulbs in mid-July.
There are many different seeds started inside at the garden
center in the multipurpose room. (Climb up to the 3rd floor to check
it out!) Zucchini, Tomato, Tomatillo, Peppers, Squash, Broccoli, Okra, and Watermelon
have all sprouted… Many of these seeds are from the Seed Bank at the Monroe
library. – Thanks to Ms. Genevieve for picking them up for us!
The Moon shaped bed has been re-shaped and a lot of compost
was added. Many rows of carrots, radish, spinach and lettuce were planted. (These
have also started to grow!) Chives were also planted, next to the sage. When
the weather is warmer, some other perennial herbs will be added, with the goal
of converting the whole bed into a perennial herb garden. Mint and sage are
already planted, and give a bountiful yearly harvest.
The two raised beds are soon to be re-built, and planted as
well! Barb Quinn graciously donated the materials. Many thanks to her! Once
completed, the soil in these beds will be amended by adding compost, and then
many of our starts will be planted!
Our perennial fruits – the raspberries and the cherry tree –
have been composted. Soon we will add some compost to the base of the apple
trees out front. Adding compost to the soil around these plants ensures that
they will get rich nutrients for a plentiful harvest. This year, Cobblestones
Vacation Camp plans to make some raspberry jam.
If you are interested in any FREE seeds for your home garden
– stop in and see Mr. John. We have many different varieties of tomato, pepper
and carrot. We also have squash, broccoli, cauliflower, okra, tomatillo,
zucchini, watermelon, muskmelon, peas and many more!
Continue to check the garden blog for updates!
