My first month of work in the Orchard Garden is wrapping up, and it's been very exciting learning and seeing so much happen in the garden.
A few weeks ago, I picked lots of tomatoes and a single (HUGE) cucumber. It's been an interesting adjustment from working in an urban market garden to the OG, harvesting now requires a much keener eye as veggies are hidden in the grasses and weeds.
Another highlight has been... apples!! The bulk of the harvest has been done, and I would guess we have 40-50 lbs (or one grocery store banana box's worth). The apples have a very nice tart flavour, and once we get our hands on a cider press the ones that aren't so good for snacking will make some delicious juice.
Last Wednesday, I decided to tackle the weeds in our radish/kale/spinach bed (planted by Emma!). The main weed I've come across is called Lady's Thumb, and it was EVERYWHERE. I felt very accomplished by the end of the morning as I cleared out most of the weeds and finally uncovered the little spinach sprouts I was worried weren't growing. I'm hoping my weeding attempts will encourage the leafy greens to get nice and big.
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