But not by itself. It’s the magic of gardeners coming together to do what needs to be done.

Skill, muscle, and coordinated teamwork are required to measure, cut, move, and assemble new raised beds.

Some work is about the future, like pulling this year’s cilantro plants and separating out the coriander seeds, a fragrant task.

Cooling off includes sipping water infused with fresh cucumber slices, dill, and mint from the garden.