Composter Number 1 at Elm Haven community garden contained twigs and branches, as well as earth.

Using a shovel and a fork, we separated the twigs and branches from the earth, wheelbarrowing the twigs and branches into Composter Numbers 5 and 6, and shovelling the remaining mulch into Composter Number 3.

As usual, Phil, who runs the site, was very appreciative of our efforts.

The rain held off as we swiftly weeded the planters at Elm Haven Garden. There are already signs of the lettuce growing, which we planted on our last visit.

Louise wasn't well, and Maria had the decorators round, but Jackie and me went to Elm Haven community garden as usual. We planted lettuce and spring onion seeds, which we hope to see sprouting within a month

It was a nice sunny day, so we got down to business, assisted by visiting Sree (who lives in Hackney but usually does GG Tower Hamlets) and Dan (who lives in Hackney but usually does GG Islington).

We were digging out tiny tree roots and seeds, so they don't impede the onions and other nice food being grown at Elm Haven Community Garden

This week at Castlehaven's Elm Haven garden, we removed tiny trees from the planters, preventing them growing into big trees and stifling the growth of fruit and vegetables, making sure we got them out by the roots.

Following advice from Phil from Caversham Community Centre, Maria planted rosemary, sage and bay leaves, then we all helped shovel composted soil into the new planter we helped erect last week.