On April 14th and 29th, both beautiful days, the BRC Gardening Club 
worked on spring planting!
worked on spring planting! 
New raised beds were provided for easier gardening. On the 14th, the crew picked up sticks and pine cones to place in the bottom of the boxes. These items will compost and acts as a filler so less dirt is needed for planting.
One the 29th, the crew put down newspaper and pieces of cardboard, also compostable, in the boxes. Then, gardening soil was laid on top.
and pieces of cardboard, also compostable, in the boxes. Then, gardening soil was laid on top.Strawberry plants and cabbage were added to the boxes. Then, the crew transplanted lettuce from last years planting and arranged those into the boxes. New baby marigolds were also found in the old planters. Gently, those were removed and placed in the new boxes to help ward off insects .
plants and cabbage were added to the boxes. Then, the crew transplanted lettuce from last years planting and arranged those into the boxes. New baby marigolds were also found in the old planters. Gently, those were removed and placed in the new boxes to help ward off insects 
.The crew worked really hard, had fun, and did an amazing job! We are proud of you!
Now remember to water the plants every day!
the plants every day! 
To see more pictures from these two days, please visit our Facebook page and the link below.
