Fraternity members and pledges came out for a day of service at the Ecumenical Faith in Action garden. We were chosen as a site for the group as Shai Cullop, of Emory and Henry College, has always had a positive experience sending students to Appalachian Sustainable Development. “We’re looking for community service that is different. ASD always provides a positive experience,” she says.
Good to hear, as the students gave us nothing but positivity! They: Dug a trench and buried our hose in a piece of PVC pipe, so trucks for deliveries and pick-ups won’t run over our hose anymore, divided our potatoes into 10# bags, erected a temporary hoop house, cut a roll of 9-gauge wire into 5′ hoops, and erected a raised beds out of paver’s stones. The student’s took a leadership roll and just jumped in and got things done. It was great to troubleshoot as group on the best way to organize tasks–these students inspire me with their confidence, excitement, and work ethic. –Heather
Critters.
We divided the different varieties of potatoes into 10# bags.
Our completed temporary high tunnel with row cover–will keep our flats safe as we move them from the greenhouse.
hoop house crew!
The crew built a cool spiral bed out of paver’s stones. I’ll plant various herbs and flowers here.
Wire-cutting. We’ll use these hoops for garden beds later in the season, particularly eggplant.
The spiral bed is a great idea for herb planting! Spirals have so many symbolic connections to healing and contemplation, too.