October 2020 – Page 3 – Cross Road Gardens

Camp story: painting fascia

October 4, 2020October 6, 2020 CatherineLeave a comment

We painted long trim boards inside the camp on a rainy Sunday.

The tricky part was finding a way to paint the edges of the back of the boards as well as the top and sides. Sam came up with a way. He affixed blocks of wood to the back with hot glue. This allowed the boards to be painted on both sides. Then it was mainly a matter of finding enough space to allow all those long boards to dry undisturbed.

Sam affixing blocks to center back of boards

Edges of the back painted, to cover the reveals

Board resting on its back, raised by blocks

Late bloomers

October 2, 2020October 5, 2020 CatherineLeave a comment

These flowers in the herb / rock garden en route to the main garden generously offer their colors and shapes in early October.

Camp story: painting lines and interior framing

October 2, 2020October 6, 2020 CatherineLeave a comment

Spent some time at camp today painting.

Sam painting lower edge of T-111 panels “Oyster Bay”

View from back showing fascia a bit of installed soffit with vent. Bill and Cam (on ladder) in background.

View of “birdhouse “ at the corner of soffit. Ironic because it’s purpose is to avoid making a place for a bird’s house.

Bathroom showing spaces marked for broom closet, linen closet and shower

Harvest on October First

October 1, 2020October 5, 2020 CatherineLeave a comment

I pulled several Red Kuri squash down from the heights of their trellis along the chicken run. Their color is amazing.

Then I walked to the community garden and pulled some great big Napoli carrots. Back at home, I harvested some stunted carrots from under the corner trellis. It’s not a very good place to plant things – too much shade during peak summer growing season. Only the kale has really done well under there.