Since we planted one month ago, its been exciting seeing the garden start to take shape. I'd say it's doing okay over all. We had a lot of rain in June, especially early, and the weather was a bit on the cooler side, so in general growth seems a bit slower than normal. But temps are picking up, and we should be able to harvest some things in the next couple weeks.
I've had a lot of game day staff members ask about the garden, including why we're doing it. I think the most rewarding part so far has been the opportunity to explain the project to interested people and chat about the good that it will do in the end. We recently placed two banners (Thank you, Ann, for designing it!) at the garden site, so fans understand what the project is about and who helped make it possible.
Yesterday we did our first thorough maintenance of the garden. The weeds were getting pretty bad, so it certainly took us a while to get from one end to the other. Mary Lee Lehr (ballpark customer service), Sarah Heth & Ann Mollica all turned out for the big event. Thanks ladies!
We thinned out the radishes and beets. I planted a couple small rows of chard in an area where some radish seed didn't take. And, Isaac and I got another load of mulch to add in, which meant another lesson in gardening from the attendant (Ali...otherwise known as Vladimir) at the Whitman Avenue yard waste site...good times.
Beets are slow but sure.
Another layer of mulch should help with the weeds.
Kolrabi is going strong.
Pole beans are on their way...
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