Regarding the garden layout you asked about - I think the raised beds along the south fence will get the best sunlight through the afternoon. The soil blend we used last year with extra compost worked well for the tomatoes and peppers. For the herbs, placing them closer to the kitchen door makes it easier to step out and snip what you need while cooking. I would suggest grouping the basil and mint together since they have similar watering needs, but keep the mint in a container because it spreads quickly. The asparagus bed will take another season to really establish, so patience there. For the pathway, the cedar chips held up nicely and kept the weeds down. I will send you a photo of how the trellis turned out once I get it installed this weekend. Let me know if you want to adjust the layout before I start digging.
We should also talk about the compost bin placement. I found that keeping it in partial shade helps retain moisture and speeds up the breakdown. The spot behind the shed gets morning sun but afternoon shade, which works well.
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About the book club meeting next Thursday - I think the upstairs meeting room at the library works best since it has the comfortable chairs and good lighting. We will have about twelve people confirmed so far and I expect maybe a couple more. For discussion, we can start with the first three chapters since everyone seemed to enjoy the opening. The author does a nice job setting up the characters without giving away too much. I will bring extra notes and the discussion prompts I prepared. For refreshments, I was thinking simple things like tea and light snacks, nothing elaborate. Let me know if you want me to pick up anything specific from the market. Also, I can print the handouts if you send me the final version by Tuesday. We should plan to wrap up by eight so people have time to get home.
One more thing - the projector in that room has been finicky lately. I will test it beforehand to make sure it works with my laptop. If not, I can bring a backup tablet with the slides loaded.