What a day at the garden yesterday, y’all! While I had to sneak away early to celebrate my anniversary with Shay (6 years and counting!), our amazing garden misfits turned what could have been just another Saturday into a proper garden party!

The weather might have been playing that “is it spring yet?” game we all know too well in Michigan, but that didn’t slow anyone down. Most folks bundled up except Glen who, true to form, rocked shorts because apparently winter is just a state of mind for that guy! 😂

Morning Kickoff

Bill and Jen arrived bright and early at 9:30 to find our contractor had already started stacking the cement blocks for our new mulch and compost holding bins. Talk about getting a head start!

Our bestie Germaine stopped by with her gorgeous handmade bookmarks and offered to become our unofficial “library keeper” – the Book Nook just got an upgrade!

All Hands on Deck

The day turned into a whirlwind of activity:

• Bill and Jen cleared weeds from 12 giving garden beds and direct-sowed peas and radishes
• The A-frame garden beds got some serious attention with screening added and construction completed
• Our shelter (which took a beating in last week’s windstorm) got a full repair job with our super-official shelter foreman Kat showing up to oversee the repairs
• Lisa and Glen broke down the old wood beds behind the second shed
• Our OG Steve stopped by and helped Glen with demo-ing the old berry beds
• Glen also cleaned up the new berry and asparagus beds (busy guy, shorts and all!)
• Jeff tested a new method for filling our water catch system
• Lisa cleaned around the fire pit and got a celebration fire going

New Faces, Instant Family

We welcomed two first-timers who jumped right in like they’d been with us forever! Darren, visiting from Colorado, rolled up his sleeves to help with the shelter repair. And Steve, our new compost enthusiast, literally grabbed a handful of our soil and got excited about how healthy it was. (We’ve all been there, Steve. Good soil is basically gardener gold!)

Shay apparently made such a quick connection with Steve that everyone thought they were already friends. That’s the Urban Seed magic – strangers to garden family in about 5 minutes flat!

End of Day Victories

As the sun was setting, Bill and Jen finished the last A-frame, while the team took down the wind barrier fabric around the fire pit. The rest of the cement blocks were delivered, and the garden is really coming together for spring.

Thanks to everyone who came out! Whether you were pulling weeds, fixing structures, or just bringing your awesome vibes like Coley always does, you’re what makes this community garden grow.

Same time next Saturday? The soil is calling! No experience needed, just bring yourself and maybe a water bottle. We’ve got tools, tasks, and good times for everyone.

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