Valentine Trees

On Saturday February 16th an enthusiastic assemblage of Permaculture activists (read: Happy Permies) planted 9 fruit trees in a circle that will surround the Gathering area at CACG. This area will be perfect for Yoga, Tai Chi, music and other celebrations. It really is a big step forward in our evolution. The trees are positioned about 10 feet apart in a 60 foot diameter circle. Tree height will be kept to around 12 feet max.


The Gathering Area before planting

Nathaniel drilling into the sandstone

Over most of the planting area we only have 4 to 6 inches of soil over solid sandstone. We are building soil by adding layers of mulch. Still we wanted to encourage root development downward and so chipped into the concrete like sub strata.

Mike using an electric breaker to loosen the sandstone

Nathaniel and Erin digging holes for trees

5 gallon size wire basket

Bare root tree in wire basket with a support stake in the hole

Trees were planted high to avoid root rot. This is in case the pockets in the sandstone fill with water which sits for a while.

Erin beside a newly planted Gala Apple tree

New plantings being watered

Hope you can see the new trees here

New Nectarine ready to grow

Granny Smith Apple, Early Elberta Peach and Gala Apple

We also added a Myer Lemon tree to what is becoming the citrus area in the top Center Ave. side corner. It is positioned between 2 Lime trees.

Ben digging a hole for the 5 gallon Lemon tree. The soil is extremely thin in this area.

There are more photos from Saturday on Jim's Blog

Gratitude
It is important to note, with much thanks and gratitude, that all the trees, wire baskets and stakes were donated or purchased with funding from supporters of the Center Avenue Community Garden.

More to follow ... just wanted to get this exciting news posted.

May you feel the love in this garden,

David