Edge of glory

A return to the StarGarAllot community gardens, it was a scorchy of a day so perfect to spend our time outside in the allotment. The task this week was to create an accessible pathway around the large raised beds that we had helped to fill on a prior mission. This would enable the community to use the space more and in a safe way.

In order to create the accessible path we would first need to lay some wooden panels into the ground to hold the gravel in place, behind the panels we would then put some posts into the ground with a mallet to help to keep them stable.

But before we get 'stuck' in - let's all welcome our newest member Karolina.

Karolina and Michael used to work together in Wales Millennium Centre a long time ago so they know each other of old, Karolina also helps out at Oasis so expect a mission there soon goodgymers. Joined by Darren the three got to work in spades, creating a channel for the wood to fit into, Darren also helped by sawing pieces to the correct length that we would need for the different parts of the path.

Not to be outdone, Andrew and Jayne had the task of excavating the soil for the end of the path, and there was quite a bit to remove. It was very hot to be digging but thankfully Camilla from the community gardens had provided us with oranges and drinks so that we could take some regular breaks.

It was great to see the large raised bed already in use, filled with lettuce of all varieties, Jayne even wanted to try them.

The final part of the edging was over by Jayne and Andrew, and rather than use a new piece we used two off cuts to create just the right size for the end. Andrew put this last piece in it's place and the edging was complete. Now before everyone ran off (except Andrew our star who decided to do a double mission), we began to lay the weed suppressant membrane and peg it in place.

As we said farewell to Karolina and Jayne, Darren was replaced by Nic ready for mission number 2. Report 2