A few photos, with thanks, for the Natural Building class students from Diablo Valley College (DVC).
Late afternoon on Sunday September 28th the bench was uncovered, wetted down, scored a little then added to.
The sticks were added for strength as the bench back was added. It is a little more tricky to pack in the cob around the sticks.
Only two batches of mix could be added at this time. Drying time is necessary. Our playtime ended with the covering of the newly laid cob. There is an intention to continue, and perhaps complete, the back of the bench next Sunday afternoon October 5th at 4:00pm. Please feel free to come and watch or participate.
Come and join us to learn about what can be planted in our area at this time of the year.
This a an informal sharing of information with a chance to get our hands dirty.
We will also talk about cover crops.
This is a photo of the "Freedom" raised bed at CACG
In it you can see: Squash flowers, Oregon Sugar Snap peas that needed picking yesterday, carrots and Tomatillo
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This is Terry on Mr Ford during the early stages of CACG development in August 2010
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| The mix. Still 1 part clay to one and a half parts sand with a handful of straw |
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| The teacher Bethalyn Black on the left |
Only two batches of mix could be added at this time. Drying time is necessary. Our playtime ended with the covering of the newly laid cob. There is an intention to continue, and perhaps complete, the back of the bench next Sunday afternoon October 5th at 4:00pm. Please feel free to come and watch or participate.
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| Until next week! |
Next Saturday October 4th 2014 at CACG
Fall Crops.
At 9:00am we are going to do some cool season planting in the "Joy" raised bed.Come and join us to learn about what can be planted in our area at this time of the year.
This a an informal sharing of information with a chance to get our hands dirty.
We will also talk about cover crops.
This is a photo of the "Freedom" raised bed at CACG
In it you can see: Squash flowers, Oregon Sugar Snap peas that needed picking yesterday, carrots and Tomatillo
Tractor Aid
We need a pro bono diesel mechanic, or a very discounted one.
Our Beloved Terry Murtha, pastor at the First Baptist Church of Pacheco, just happens to own a Ford 545A with a loader. Known as Mr Ford this helpful machine has been a tremendous help in moving tree chips and compost etc. at the garden. Last year, while moving tree chips, it had a fire around the started motor. Some hoses and electrical wires were damaged.
Mr Ford is out of commission now and we miss him! Too much moving of materials by wheel barrow burns out volunteers quickly. It might well be that the damage is not too serious. We could fund parts. We just need an experienced eye to survey the damage and possibly make a repair.
If you are able to offer some Tractor Aid please call me at 925 286 7225
Thank You.
David
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