This week in the DVG:
- We continued to work with and work around the Hardpan soil in the garden. Hardpan is a layer of compacted soil that is impenetrable by roots and water. In this case, it was probably caused by years of shallow tilling (only tilling 4-6″ depths). We amended the soil last week, and over time will see improved soil. In the mean time, we created 2 structures on top of the soil… a maypole & a teepee. Pole beans were planted in pots and old recycle bins and will climb the bamboo and strings. (See pictures below.) The beans will require 60-70 days of growth until first harvest & will continue to produce until frost.
