In the garden, every day is work day. But when we convene as a group, we get a lot done together. And have fun, too.
![081014 Chris A & Chris N replace row cover with fence](https://thegardenat485elm.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/081014-Chris-A-Chris-N-replace-row-cover-with-fence-300x225.jpg)
Now a deer can’t put a hoof through the row cover that used to be there and get into the garden. It looks a whole lot nicer this way, too.
![081014 Kyle & Kaite pinch basil tops](https://thegardenat485elm.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/081014-Kyle-Kaite-pinch-basil-tops-300x225.jpg)
Kyle & Kaite pinch basil tops. Lots of us are making lots of pesto. We eat it fresh, but want some for winter, too. In another post, I’ll show you how I preserve it.
![081014 Jason picks herbs for tea, Toby in background](https://thegardenat485elm.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/081014-Jason-picks-herbs-for-tea-Toby-in-background-300x189.jpg)
Jason picks herbs for tea — that’s lemon balm (melissa) he’s working on now — while his son peers through the fence.
![081014 Colleen ready to weed & plant](https://thegardenat485elm.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/081014-Colleen-ready-to-weed-plant-236x300.jpg)
Colleen examines Good King Henry. Then she’ll get to work hoeing out weeds and planting new seeds: chard, daikon, arugula, and more. The cycle starts all over again.