Our plans for next week are to prepare the ground for laying turf. Simon will (probably) use glyphosate herbicide to great rid of the weeds when the weather is reasonably dry. Ring up about turf (celtic turf penzance) to get a quote. This should be able to be laid 2 weeks after the herbiscide has been applied.
Next wednesday we hope to place membrane down for the woodchipped area next to the teepee structure, place a membrane in the raised beds. We also hope to mark out the beds so that Simon knows where the turf is going.(Simon has kindly offered to mow the grass for us when it is established). We will also bring in some peas and beans for children to plant out in pots. (nb compost).
In a few weeks time we will be looking to get the top soil from the green waste company. This will require a trailor and driving to Hayle.
Today planters containing strawberries, camomile, beetroot, sunflowers, peas and carrots have been left on the decking for staff and children to engage with. The strawberry planter is especially designed to reservoir the water well I will keep instructions for watering in a folder at pre school.
I am also hoping to set up a blog to document as well as involve the parents as the developments of the pre school garden. For those of you who havn't heard of a blog its a bit like an on line diary. You can only publish on it if you have a password but other people with the diary address are free to look at it and leave comments. Obviously photos of children will not be published without parent consent and Mels approval is asked for before setting this up.