Yeah I think the raised bed approach would work better for the slope in your backyard. If you build them along the contour it'll help with drainage and prevent soil erosion when we get heavy rain. I've been reading about companion planting strategies and it seems like putting tomatoes near basil and marigolds really does help with pest management naturally. For the soil mix I'd recommend two parts topsoil one part compost and one part perlite or vermiculite for aeration. The local extension office usually offers soil testing kits for a few dollars which would tell you exactly what amendments to add. I can come over next Saturday morning to help lay out the frames if that works for you. We should probably decide on dimensions before then though. I measured the available space and it looks like three beds at four by eight feet would fit nicely with enough room to walk between them. Let me know what you think about the layout.
Also I found a good source for untreated cedar planks at the lumber yard on Harrison Street. They have them in stock and the prices are reasonable compared to the big box stores. I can pick them up on Friday if we finalize the plan.
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I finished that book you recommended and I have mixed feelings about it honestly. The first half moved at a good pace but the middle section dragged on with too much description of the landscape. I did enjoy how the author developed the main character's perspective over time though the shift in voice felt authentic to their journey. Have you read anything else by that author. I'm looking for something with a faster plot for my next read something that grabs you from the first chapter. A friend mentioned a title about a family reunion in the mountains that sounds interesting but I can't remember the name. If you want to swap books next week I have a few options I could bring to the coffee shop on Tuesday. I think we could also browse the new section at the library together if you have time before then.
Let me know what you think about trying that bakery on Elm Street afterward. I heard they have good pastries and the seating area is comfortable for reading.