Preparing the Ground

Preparing the plot by Pam
We started by identifying the tools we would need fork, trowel, hand trowel, and rake.

On the plot we started by digging the plot with the spade  by digging a spades width  and turning the soil we removed as much weeds, roots and stones as we could see using the hand trowel and trowel. Then we raked  the soil smooth and  watered the plot well before planting the seeds to the depth and space recommended on the seed packet. We used a tape measure and a piece of string tied between to sticks to make sure the planting measurements was correct we then well watered the plot.

Read about the tools we used by Rebecca - click here

Extract from Pam's Journal

Started the Healthy Growing and Eating Course by having a look around the City Farm.   We saw ducks and geese, chickens, sheep, lambs and goats.  Blossom the pig had given birth to 14 piglets on September the 25^th. Little did we know then how interested certain geese would be in the project.

In the afternoon we met Francine we spoke about our aims and what we would like to cook. I made Sweet Potato Soup which was my first taste of Sweet Potato.

Read Rachael's journal extract about making cloches and beer traps - click here 

Green Manure by Bonnie

Green Manure is grown to benefit the soil which is achieved in several ways. Clovers, tares and vetches fix it so that Nitrogen is available for the following crop of vegetables. The root systems of these plants brake up the soil which is easier to work with winter crops keep the Nutrients provided.  Never leave your precious soil bare for any length of time but Grow and Green Manure covering to prevent from the baking sun or rain.

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