This month October the 9th we had 7 Cohorts in the Arboretum. We are tackling the Lamiastrum galiobdolen a plant from Northern Europe, now considered to be invasive in our region. We did a great job today clearing an area of this fast growing plant.
We began with our special tools. Hori hori, widger,shears, two pronged reef fork, fan rakes, buckets, tarps, wheel barrels, cardboard, and clean wood chip mulch. I like to wear garden chaps and last but not least, rain gear. (this is Seattle).
It took us about 2.5 hours to clear an area approximately 20 by 20 feet of the target 'weed'.
It feels good to get this work done. Afterwards we shared sandwiches, chips and cookies that the Culinary School provides for us free, on our work party days.
We are making friends and I am learning the art of maintenance. Tricks, tips and even nomenclature of tools.
Coenosium Garden, A Garden for Peace
West Path of the Coenosium Rock Garden a Garden For Peace
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