Weeding, Watering, and Planting

Thank you to all who worked on watering last week - with special kudos to Mother Nature, who took care of much of the work, and to Julie who signed up for two evenings a week! We are hoping to get back to the garden later today to work on the drip system. But watering volunteers are still needed until it is working and on a timer.

Last Monday's weeding party didn't happen the way we planned due to lots of rain. Joan did some weeding in the rain - which she actually quite enjoyed. It is much easier to get those weeds out from between the flagstone in the rain.

Margie worked some more in the garden this week - finishing up some planting and laying out straw. Allison planted tomatos. Several of us watered when Mother Nature took a break.

Rick and Joan weeded and mowed the parking strip on Saturday. It is looking good. Joan reclaimed the full width of the flagstone path in the garden area and planted some herbs (parsley, lavender, thyme, and shiso).

And a bit about shiso - called "ohba" at sushi bars! Flavor is curry-like - combination of cumin, cilantro, and/or parsley with a hint of cinnamon. Nice addition to mesclun salad mixes, especially good sprinkled over cucumbers, cabbage, or fish. Edible flowers. Fragrant tea.