New Herbs from Herb Republic

Vietnamese Oregano, Peppermint, and Vietnamese Basil

Prepared a new plot for my neighbor. He plans to plant tomato and lettuce

Applying My 1-Month Old Compost

First, I had to trim a lot of weeds. I didn't get the chance to garden last week.

I applied the compost I made in a bucket last September 23. It was wet because rain water got in.

Then I applied the compost I made from the compost heap.

I accidentally cut one of my bell pepper plants! Now, I only have 4 plants.

The bell peppers are on the left side of the photo and the herbs are on the right. I plan to plant basil and tomato plants in the middle.

Applying Mulch and Compost

Plant 3

Plant 2

Plant 1

Plant 5

Plant 4

Top view of the 5 bell pepper plants. I applied dried mulch, compost, and fresh cut grass.

Bell Peppers & Basil

They're growing fast!

Here's a pack of basil I picked this morning to use at the cafe

Bell Peppers, Welcome to Your New Home!

More than a month after our field trip in UPLB's organic gardens, I finally transferred the souvenir bell pepper seedlings that were given to us. I have been fattening my plot with mulch and did a lasagna method of mulching. After more than a month, the soil felt good to the touch. So I decided to transplant the bell peppers.

I transferred 5 bell pepper plants today

This tiny bell pepper is the prize of patience!

Reading Module 5: Organic Crop Production and Harvesting Herbs

Tarragon

Basil

Mint

Oregano

Bagged some basil and mint for the cafe