Harvesting & Expenses

From A.E.R.:

Hi all,

I'm about to head to Italy until the 22nd, so just a few things:

1) Harvesting

Last year we harvested on Saturdays and Tuesdays at 9 a.m. If you're there at picking times, you get to divvy up what is available. If the group would like to work out something else that will include all participants, please reply-to-all and discuss. [Ed.: This was changed to Weds. and Sat. for the first part of the summer, then moved to 3 days in late June.]

There are already green beans ready for picking. Cucumbers, a few jalepenos, and a few zucchini will be ready in a couple of days. There was a flower on one okra plant - so I'm sure it will be going crazy in a week.

2) Settling Up

Our costs so far work out to $40 for each family involved this summer. You can put a check or cash in campus mail. The costs include seeds, potting mix, organic fish emulsion fertilizer, the roll of wire mesh, and a few other small items. There may be additional costs as the
summer continues. If you spend money, please let me know. We aim to keep the summer costs to under $60 per family.

3) Ongoing Work

Thanks again to all who have weeded, weed-whacked, mulched, caged, and staked. Things are looking really good. We need you to keep coming out and taking on a project! The person "on duty" will communicate additional needs. Upcoming tasks include:

- Tie tomato vines to stakes
- Secure wire cages as needed
- Weed lower level (peppers, eggplant)
- Mulch remaining paths and beds

See you soon,
- Abbie