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.

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.