The Canajoharie Grow Garden - Preparation Begins

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

Jai Shri Mataji!

The Grow Garden journey at Nirmal Nagari has begun!

Fellow yogis and yoginis gathered the weekends of May 5th and May 12th to bring the Grow For Canajoharie plan into action, and it has been a success so far!

Over the May 5th weekend, 12 planting rows were measured, stakes were grounded, the peat moss and compost were laid, and the soil additives were spread. This past week, the rototilling was completed as well.

Below are some pictures of the progress thus far!

This weekend, 12 rows were laid out with plans of 2 rows for flowers and herbs and the remaining 10 rows for fruits and vegetables. Below is the evolving garden plan. It is just a draft, and will continue to evolve until the planting begins perhaps as early as next weekend (Memorial Day Weekend)!

This coming weekend, we expect to lay landscape fabric, and are preparing to begin the laying of the irrigation system, and mulch over the next two weekends as well. If you are planning to come, please email Niraj at niraj.nanotkar@gmail.com to confirm your availability for the Memorial Day weekend by Wednesday May 23rd. Please include details of when you plan to arrive on the land. In case you need a ride to the land, please indicate the same.

With things now rolling we are looking for continued participation and loving attention for this exciting project! Whether you come to Canajoharie to help tend the garden, are raising plants at home to contribute to the project (let us know what you are planning!), donate to support this dream (donate by clicking here) or contribute any ideas or suggestions, your contributions are greatly cherished!

Please contact us with any questions or interest in contributing!

With love,

The Grow for Canajoharie team