Today's Organic Garden Class was superb! We were given a very generous donation by Pete Jarveis of several costales of worm castings. If you know about organic gardening, you know this is black gold....and very beneficial to our garden soil. In addition, Pete brought several varieties of heirloom seeds for our seed planting class today. Gracias Pete for your continued support and gifts. We truly appreciate your presence.
Worm Casting Donations
by Pete Jarveis
Our garden was also revisited by our foes, the Leaf Cutter Ants. The man who brought us our worm castings, Raphael, had another suggestion for our problem....a fermented mixture of human urine and cow manure applied several times. directly to the ant hole. We discussed this in class and are considering implementing the solution in our garden (more to discusss).
Teachers In Classroom
In classroom, we also covered lunar cycles and their effect on plants. Maestro Antonio was present to answer all questions and gave a wonderful class.
Lunar Cycle Effects on Plants
Then it was time to go out to the garden. Rocio, from Huerto Cafe, oversaw the distribution of the worm castings in the new garden bed soil preparation.
Worm Casting Distribution
Our garden continues to grow beautifully. The Public School District Supervisor visited the 4th grade class this past week and was surprised and pleased with the education being given to the 4th grade organic gardening class. Maestra Alma also stated that she too is learning along with her students.
Our Jardin
Today was seed planting day, and the students were all given egg shell planters to start their seeds....in 1 or 2 weeks the seedlings will be ready to plant into the new garden beds.
Seed Starters
A new Volunteer Fundraiser is being plannned soon. On Wedneday we will have reporters out to the garden for foto opportunities and interviews. We expect La Pagina, El Charral and The Guadalajara Reporter to be present.
In additon, a new fruit tree orchard is on the horizon in the organic garden area.
Thank you to all who support our efforts to "Plant A Seed Of Hope and Change" in our Chapala Community.
Enaj, Simohn, Louraisha, Martin, Antonio, Brad y Fco.
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