Can you dig it?

The Grayton Garden Group had its first meeting this afternoon. We discussed a wide variety of issues relating to the community garden we're planning at the end of the street. Here are some of the conclusions we reached:

*We're going to keep it as organic as possible

*We're going to share the produce rather than each family having its own plot

*Clem is going to have the soil tested

*We're going to share duties once or twice a week

*We're planning on putting up some kind of barrier to keep the city from mowing it

*Someone needs to contact Miss Dig to see if there are any electrical wires we need to worry about

*Meg will look into stepping stones for the kids

*We also discussed contributing compost and possibly using rain barrels for water

*Vikte and Clem said we can use their tap water when needed

*Betsy is going to order the following organic seeds: cantalope, honeydew and watermelon, bell peppers, rhubarb, several varieties of heirloom tomatoes, cukes, beets, lettuce, broccoli, potatoes and zucchini. Here's a link to the catalog Betsy's ordering from http://www.seedsavers.org

*Clem agreed to be treasurer. We're asking each family to contribute $10 to get us started.

* Clem has a friend who has a tiller and volunteered to do the tilling.

Our next meeting will be March 8th at Vikte and Phil's

If I missed anything or screwed something up, please send me an email and I'll correct it

Mark