Garden Group 4 3/22/12

When I first entered the Garden I noticed that the garden was full of weeds and looked like it had not been worked on in a while. I took a small spade and in combination with that and gloves I pulled and dug up weeds. Overall as a group we removed a lot of weeds from the northern side of the garden. I believe that the next group needs to keep weeding and get all those weeds out of the garden so we can plant and harvest. I think we should keep throwing the harvest away because its weeds.

Garden Group Work (Group 4)

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After

Group 4

People who worked in the garden today: Yusuke, Cory and Kekaha

Date: March 22, 2012 

Time: 3:00PM-3:30PM

Initial Observations:

The weeds near the banana tree has grown back again.  Most of the weeds in the other areas of the garden has been cleared out by the previous Garden Groups.

Individual Work:

I first watered the garden to loosen up the soil and make it easier for us to remove the weeds.  I then removed most of the weeds that were growing near the banana tree.

Work accomplished as a group:

We removed most of the weeds that were growing near the banana tree.  We also watered the banana tree.

Work that should be done by the next group:

The next group who will be working in the garden should take out the remaning weeds that are in the garden.  They should also begin preparing the garden so that we can begin planting new plants.

What we should do with the harvest:

We currently do not have anything to harvest in the garden.

Gratifying Gardening

I worked on Tuesday, February 28, 2012 with the seedlings in the planter. My initial impressions were that they had grown quite considerably since I previously viewed them, but were still fragile in appearance. In addition, on the young Papaya there were a considerable amount of aphids. Individually, I mixed some of the existing dirt with water, turning it into a slush. Then, I transplanted some of the seedlings, most notably, tomatoes. No other people in my group showed up for work on Tuesday February 28, 2012, but Vanessa did join me and together we were able to transplant seedlings. I think that the next group should continue to care for these seedlings as they are the future of our blossoming garden, but also continue to tend to the main garden. I also believe that the next garden group should take care of the aphids infestations because it is truly right and just to preserve our lone Papaya. Finally, In my opinion, we should take the fruits of our labor and enjoy them with the rest of the student body. 

Garden Group Work (Group 1)

Before

After

People who worked in the garden: Joey, Vanessa, and Hannah

Date: February 23, 2012

Time: 3:00-3:30

Observations: 

There are a lot of weeds near the banana trees and some near the sugar cane.

Individual Work: 

I dug up the weeds closer to the pavement and then gradually moving towards the banana trees. 

Group Work: 

We dug and pulled weeds. Watered the banana trees, basil plants, and the bell pepper plant.

Work that should be done by the next group: 

Continue with the removal of weeds. Prepare the garden for new plants to be planted and tend to the sprouting plants behind Ms. Betancourt's room. 

What we should harvest: 

Nothing needs to be harvested at the moment.

Garden Group Work (Group 4)

Group 4
People who worked in the garden today: Yusuke and Kekaha

Date: February 2, 2012 

Time: 3:00PM-3:30PM

Initial Observations:

All of the soil tested today in the garden had a pH level between 7 and 8.  Most of the weeds that I have seen in the past few weeks have been taken out.  Some weeds are still growing near the banana trees.  

Individual Work:

I tested pH levels of soil in various locations in the garden.  I also watered the banana plants, sugar cane, and areas near the Band Room.  

Work accomplished as a group:

We tested the pH levels of soil in various locations in the garden.  We also watered the banana plants, sugar cane, and areas near the Band Room.  Kekaha also moved the wheelbarrow out of the garden.  

Work that should be done by the next group:

The next group who will be working in the garden should take out the remaning weeds that are in the garden.  They should also begin preparing the garden so that we can begin planting new plants.

What we should do with the harvest:

We currently do not have anything to harvest in the garden.