Weeding, weeding we go...

Do you know what gardens really need in April? They need some TLC--some tender loving care. There are a lot of weeds trying to take over your healthy strawberry plants. Very prickly, thorny weeds to be exact. And there are those pesky weeds with the little white flowers and the seed heads that explode in your face when you try to pull them up. Not good. 


Needless to say, we had a few--the determined and disciplined--volunteers to help weed the school garden this last lovely Earth day. It was lovely in that the sun was out. It was really out. I mean, it was hotter than 70 degrees. In April. We are ready for warmer weather and sun, but that's hot.


Thank you thank you to the Majeski family, Deanne, Kim, Thad and the other helpers that came out to work in the garden. Thad, who is always ready and willing to build something new for our garden.


If you are thinking, "Oh darn! I missed it." Don't despair!! Another work day is in the near future. Look for a flyer coming from school or here for more info. Spring is well on it's way and the garden is gearing up for a productive season!

Weeding, Weeding the future          
Strawberry beds.

Have you noticed the guy in the red shirt? He's doing a lot of  work out there. Or maybe he's just in all my pictures...

This, is a box for strawberries. A new home to keep them cozy and contained. Won't they be so happy? Won't WE be so happy to eat those strawberries this summer?Did you know that one of the only things that was regularly picked from the garden this summer was strawberries? The families that helped water never came down and said, "Oh look, there's all these extra strawberries. What are we going to do? " Thank you McKinley neighbors.