from those found on the property and appropriate to the period of interest for the plantings in 1870 as specified in the historic structures and other property reports.  Next we focused on the North and West ends of the property that needed much attention.  We cleared overgrowth and created a natural contoured nature trail.  Special Thanks to Albert and Irene Kersting, Lawrence and Steve Lane, John Baca and Art De La Cruz who worked very hard that day and a special appreciation to Blas Sanchez, who did a Herculean effort to chain saw the overgrowth.  Afterwards, in working with the county, we used the natural resources and cuttings to create a 1880’s rustic feel.

             The March workday focused on reestablishing the grapes and are now doing quite well in our fledging vineyard.  We also clear more sumac overgrowth and found time to pick up much appreciated copy machine donated by Roger Wilcox, a Pajarito resident.

             The June Workday we repaired our drip system, focused on the vineyard and cleared sumac.  Special thanks to Juan Carrillo, who brought his farm equipment to the rescue on that day.

             The July Workday also fruitful clearing a center irrigation system that will be used to demonstrate traditional irrigation.  The many volunteers also filled an entire  industrial size dumpster with more weeds and unwanted overgrowth.

             The August workday continued the hard labor with the assistance of community service  attendees and again filling another dumpster.  The drip irrigation system was tuned up by Lorenzo Hubbell.

Demonstration Garden Workshop

Oct. 13th-20th

9:00 am Every Day

Come For One Day or All Seven

FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE

Conducted by Eric Garretson

Director of Downtown Growers

 Market

Call Lorenzo Hubbell for More Info 710-2703