I think the best approach for the community garden is to stick with the raised beds we discussed. The soil in the back lot isn't great, so raised beds give us control over the quality. We can use the compost from the center directly. Also, Mark suggested we start the seeds indoors this time. That way we can transplant them after the last frost. It adds a couple of weeks to the timeline, but the yield is usually much better. I'll handle the tomato varieties if you want to coordinate the peppers and herbs. Let me know what you think about the layout.

We also need to decide on the irrigation system. Drip irrigation is more efficient and uses less water, but it requires an initial investment in the tubing and connectors. Alternatively, we could use a standard sprinkler setup, which is cheaper upfront but might lead to more water waste and potential fungal issues if we aren't careful. I'm leaning towards drip irrigation because it targets the roots directly and keeps the foliage dry. It also pairs well with the raised bed setup. What is the budget looking like for this phase? I can source the materials from the local hardware store if we need to keep costs down. Let's finalize the plan by Friday so we can start building this weekend.