On June 4th, we gathered to weed and tend to the gardens, as all the plots have been planted!
Weeding can be a tedious task, but it can be very relaxing in the summer heat!
Purslane, a succulent weed.
Weeding a garden is beneficial to allow your veggies and other intentionally planted plants thrive. Weeds can take important nutrition from the soil, leaving less for your veggies. They also take up root space in the soil. The weed pictured above is known as purslane, it is a succulent plant and edible weed that is really high in omega 3! Higher them some fish (great news for vegetarians)! Like purslane, many weeks are edible, and make good editions to salad and stir fry’s. Since purslane tastes great, is healthy, beautiful and doesn’t take up too much room in the garden, we decided to keep it! What you weed in your garden is up to you, and don’t forget to consult a guide before you eat any weeds.
Corn growing in the Willcocks planters. Clover is growing between plants as a ground cover that will keep moisture into the soil. Clover is also a nitrogen fixer, which means it brings nitrogen into the soil, wich is an important nutrient to grow healthy, strong plants.
The corn growing in the planter had a “three sisters” companion planting around it that didn’t germinate. We planted more squash and bean seeds to fill the gaps.
Bean seed about to get planted.
Kale getting big in the Willcocks planters!
Sage was also planted to fill in some gaps in the planters. Sage and other herbs will regrow after winter.
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