On September 20th 2014 an enthusiastic group of 13 garden supporters and one Cat moved 70+ cu. yds. of tree chips to mulch the whole CACG.
It was no small feat the we were able to cover the whole garden.
Some areas were sheet mulched. Some of the perimeter will need plant replacements when the rain comes.
There was a pot luck lunch ...
As the afternoon went on we were able to clean out some of the vegetable beds that have been fallow over the summer.
It was uplifting and inspiring to see so many smiling, dusty faces working away on a Saturday morning. Many of the volunteers had come from a garden project at home, or were going back to one. Still they offered their time and energy to the enhancement and wellbeing of our community garden.
It was such a joy to witness and I hold much appreciation and gratitude for the day.
Delivery of Tree Chips.
This is not a super busy time for tree companies. Tree chips are only available when they are working on trimming or removing trees. We did receive free chips from. Bartlett Tree Experts. Hamilton Tree Service. C&W Tree Service and Traverso Tree Company. Thank you all!
Cresco Equipment Rentals in Pleasant Hill.
They created a huge discount for the CAT 226 skid steer loader that we rented for the day.
I've been working with them for years. They have a very knowledgeable and attentive staff that are courteous and friendly. They become like working partners. I could say much more but perhaps the best way to close is to add that I go out of my way to rent with them. I highly recommend them for equipment rentals.
If all this gifting and coming together of community was not enough ...
The skid steer loader was delivered, returned and paid for by Tim Shelton. Tim lives one block away from CACG and has been a major contributor to the garden this year. Thank you Tim for your generosity in the use of your truck, your financial support and your back in spreading chips all day.
Oh and one more!
Our water bill for CACG was $106 for the two month period ending Sept. 14th 2014.
Terry Murtha, pastor at the First Baptist Church of Pacheco, paid the whole amount. Thank you Terry and Triva.
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| Here is a typical "Before" photo |
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| One area along Flame Drive "After" |
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| Cardboard thanks to Trader Joes on Concord Ave. |
There was a pot luck lunch ...
As the afternoon went on we were able to clean out some of the vegetable beds that have been fallow over the summer.
It was such a joy to witness and I hold much appreciation and gratitude for the day.
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| Amazed and Happy David |
Thank you to:
My beloved partner Tess for calling many tree companies to ask for free tree chips. Also coordinating the food component.Delivery of Tree Chips.
This is not a super busy time for tree companies. Tree chips are only available when they are working on trimming or removing trees. We did receive free chips from. Bartlett Tree Experts. Hamilton Tree Service. C&W Tree Service and Traverso Tree Company. Thank you all!
Cresco Equipment Rentals in Pleasant Hill.
They created a huge discount for the CAT 226 skid steer loader that we rented for the day.
I've been working with them for years. They have a very knowledgeable and attentive staff that are courteous and friendly. They become like working partners. I could say much more but perhaps the best way to close is to add that I go out of my way to rent with them. I highly recommend them for equipment rentals.
If all this gifting and coming together of community was not enough ...
The skid steer loader was delivered, returned and paid for by Tim Shelton. Tim lives one block away from CACG and has been a major contributor to the garden this year. Thank you Tim for your generosity in the use of your truck, your financial support and your back in spreading chips all day.
Oh and one more!
Our water bill for CACG was $106 for the two month period ending Sept. 14th 2014.
Terry Murtha, pastor at the First Baptist Church of Pacheco, paid the whole amount. Thank you Terry and Triva.
Crop Swap
This Wednesday Sept 24th at CACG. Please see right side panel for more details.
You might also be interested in:
Toby Hemenway Talk in Benicia
TOBY HEMENWAY, the author of “Gaia’s Garden: A Guide to
Home-Scale Permaculture” is coming to Benicia!
This Friday, September 26, 6 pm, Benicia High School Auditorium
Toby will explain permaculture and how you can apply
principles of permaculture to one backyard or to the entire community. He will
both inform and inspire!. For more information on Toby Hemenway: http://www.patternliteracy.com. The event is sponsored by Benicia Community Gardens. http://beniciacommunitygardens.org/Benicia_Community_Gardens/Welcome.html
Also
Local Hands-on Water Harvesting Workshop
Saturday, October 11 - 10am - 3pm $45
Private Residence, Martinez/Pleasant Hill
Learn more and register (space is limited):
We
can catch the rain!! The myth of California being too dry is gone.
There is an abundance of water and that water falls on your roof every
winter. It takes just 1" of rain on a 1000 sq ft house to catch over
600 gallons of water. We'll teach you how.
Join
Rootstock Permaculture, Sustainable Contra Costa & Pleasant Hill
Green Team as we build a water harvesting system from BlueBarrel
Rainwater Catchment Systems using recycled, food grade barrels. You'll
learn what it takes to harvest water in small spaces, from sizing and
placement to actually installing a water harvesting system.
In
this workshop at a Martinez/Pleasant Hill, CA residence, participants
will work together to build a 4-barrel (220 gallon!) BlueBarrel System.
Everyone will use their hands. Everyone will have fun!!
--
Tina King Neuhausel, President &
Co-Founder
Sustainable Contra Costa | 925.979-5053
Thank you for reading all the way down to here !
Happy Autumnal Equinox.
David
Thank you for reading all the way down to here !
Happy Autumnal Equinox.
David
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