12/11/23

Attendees: Alex, Robin, Emily B., Vin

2023 Garden Budget Reviewed selection of new seeds and drip irrigation equipment purchased with the remaining $100 in 2023 Farmette Budget, including:

-Salad Greens, Salanova pelleted -Johnny's Seeds $6.90 (+$14.23 &tax shipping)
-Salad Greens, Salanova Pelleted 100 sees count Johnny's Seeds $13.25
-Eggplant, Orient Express 250 seeds Johnny's Seeds $15.15
-Beans, Fava Aquadulce- True Leaf $14.14
-Beans, Vaquero Dry Bean 1 lbs -Rancho Gordo $12.88 (+$11.00 &tax Shipping)

Irrigation 
-Tape Loc Couplers $13.35 (+ $11.79 shipping &tax)
-1/4" Micro-flow valves $12.95

Other suggested seeds remaining to purchase include:  Hakurei Turnips, Spinach Bloomsdale, Gourds

Seed Inventory

-The Farmette Google doc folder now features a comprehensive inventory of all seeds, their volumes, and viability records

Garden Layout brainstorm

-Robin suggested we include an efficient and accessible central pathways grid in the heart of the garden to allow for ease of both human and wheelbarrow movement. 
-Considered  logistics of renovation, repair, and relocation of toolshed to the north of garden

Next Meeting (Jan 8, 24) topics and homework:

-measure the dimensions of the existing toolshed
-inquire among the community about the feasibility of reserving the plastic roof of the shed while fortifying the walls with wood. We have $500 set aside for large infrastructure needs for the Farmette to tap into.
-explore size options of pavers to use as level foundation for the shed, which current shed lacks.

January Meeting - January 8th @ 6 pm

February -  Work parties to begin seed starters