If you have been by the field lately, you may have noticed the outline of string in the corner of the lot. This is the area where we will be building the raised beds. Additionally, we gained some more free lumber, an amount that will allow us to completely build out all of the planned beds. Not only is this wood in great condition, but the board lengths are all either 8ft, 6ft, or 5ft lengths--the exact lengths called for in our design of the beds! This means only minimal cutting to trim the ends of some of the boards where needed (they aren't all exact lengths). Combined with the bricks which will form the curved outer accent wall of the beds, we will now be able to begin bed construction as soon as we have the ground ready (which might happen later this week).
Also, we will be placing a large sign in the field in the next day or so. It will have a bit of basic information for neighbors to read, and a bulletin board for people to leave notes.
Stay tuned for more updates.
*Update: we found a place with inexpensive rentals on a sod cutter who will also give us a 20% discount. I'll be cutting the sod on Wednesday during the day if anyone is available and wants to help. After this we'll be prepping the ground under the beds and then, with any luck, building garden beds by the weekend.
Join us as we create a community garden in the heart of West Seattle.
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