A Bed fit for a King with the Seeds to Bear Forth!

Spring has sprung forth good projects and great community in BH's Backyard Botany and the scene is being set for a bountiful display of nature's wealth!

This past weekend, the Big Event happened and with the energy and teamwork of students from the Illinois Institute of Technology and Shimer College, in just 3 hours we planted over 150 new crops, cleared out the garden space, fabricated a garden sign from stunning trash and constructed three large raised beds!  The team effort and comraderie was incredible and gave the garden a good start to a successful season.  Kristina (a super woman!) organized the Big Event with numerous projects to improve Benton House - including the garden.  Our projects included Kristin (a master of gardening) cleared the gate path of rugged tree roots for a future spot of marigolds, while Matt and Adam (the dynamic woodworking duo!) worked with diligent and intelligent volunteers on making 3 strong raised beds out of scrap wood.  Jerrod and Daisy kept the beats a flowin' with some great spirited volunteers who started plants for some mouthwatering veggies - Tongue-teasing Tomatoes, Pep You Up Peppers and Care for Carrots among the many (scientific names to follow soon).  Jen (masterful at her gardening:)) made the garden into a picture perfect scene, without pesky weed vines stealing our Spinach's Sun and good structure for future growth.

More details on seeds/methods of building to come.  In the meantime, check out these great volunteers and their efforts!

THANKS TO GREAT VOLUNTEERS AND OUR GREAT TIME!!  More exciting gardening to come!