Community building.
On a crisp morning at 5:25 am, I eagerly set out for the Little River Co-op community garden, determined to tackle the task at hand – removing the stubborn summer weeds that had taken root.
Lesson Learned: Putting down ground covering can make weeding easier and more efficient. And always bring your gardening gloves!
Here's the real scoop about weeding: it's not about eradicating every single weed. We're more like garden choreographers, moving them aside temporarily to make room for new plants.
But there was a challenge – those invasive weeds with their tenacious roots. As a surprising twist, I got to taste-test a fruit called Noni. It had a rather unique aroma, like a blend of rotten goat cheese and a hint of parmesan. Oddly enough, it's considered pretty good for you.
Fun fact: Noni is a small evergreen tree found in the Pacific Islands, Southeast Asia, Australia, and India. People in Polynesia have been using it for ages, both as a food source and for its potential medicinal properties.
And there we were, sleeves rolled up, working in harmony with the Earth. Within two hours, the once-overgrown beds were clear of weeds, a satisfying success.
But wait, there's more! The Little Co-op HQ turned out to be a lively farm next door. Goats, chickens, emus, turtles, pigs – it was like stepping into a mini animal kingdom.
