We welcomed a new volunteer: Kristen Coyne. She was a great addition to our crew. Mostly we weeded and tended beds. Peggy and others expanded the Roselle area, and enlarged the fencing around it to keep the deer away.
There were still many cherry tomatoes and a cucumber to harvest. Some melons are coming along and the eggplants look delicious. The squash in Beds B and C are trying to take over the garden. And – finally – Dave harvested another watermelon that he took home and pronounced as delicious!
Peter’s grape arbor is bursting with grapes. They’re still ripening, but already have a wonderful taste. The photo doesn’t begin to show how prolific the grapes are. It’s also lovely and cooler under the shade of the arbor. This is a great spot for our cool-down break. Evelyn brought some cold watermelon slices to share while we chatted and cooled off.
The weeds/grass can use cutting every week now. We weed whacked around the lower beds and some of the forest garden. The Esposito crew did a great job of mowing the field. Mark has promised to spray the sedge as soon as the weather dries out enough to allow. In the meantime, Cathi and Evelyn attacked the sedge in the central upper garden. It looks remarkably better already.
Thanks to everyone who came out and worked with such energy and good humor despite the heat. You VegHeadz are the best!
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