On Sat., Dec. 18, a group of volunteers from Transition Laguna Beach braved the rain to work on an upgrade to the garden at El Morro Elementary School in Laguna Beach. Here is what was accomplished:
1. Rabbit fencing along the 100' long chain link fence abutting open space. This was no small feet, 6-8" trenches were dug along the existing fence then chicken wire was attached to the fence then extended into the trench, then backfilled.
2. Installed Drip irrigation in six raised beds
3. Planted three of the raised beds
4. Installed three hoop houses over the raised beds as a insect and bunny deterrent.
5. Cleaned out the shed
6. Created an outdoor classroom area using hay bales for seating and a row of orchids as a decorative backdrop.
Special thanks to those that came out during this busy time of year and in-spite of the rain: Larry Casner, Sam Sabin, Richard Broming, Linda and Larry Elbert, Jeanne LoJacano, Anna Krajek, Nancy Cole, Chris Berry, Sharael and her husband Jeff, Derek Brinkman, and Cathy, we seriously could not have accomplished this without all of you!
This project would not have been possible without the dedication of the volunteers from Transition Laguna Beach and the generous contributions from the Laguna Beach Garden Club and the Laguna Beach County Water District. The funds will also allow us to buy the needed supplies to run a successful after school garden program. The El Morro Garden Club will begin on Jan. 10. We are also trying to initiate a lunchtime program.
