For my the end of my second semester ESLP project, I chose to do 2 hours of garden cleanup. On the first day, a group of me and two other were asigned to chop up various plants so that they can evntually be composted. On the second day, me and a larger group of people were chosen to dipose of worn out mulch and replacing it with fresh servings from the piles just outside of the garden. During this time, I was able to learn the importance of maintenance and a good work ethic and to work as a team when it comes to big projects.


We began by shoveling mulch from a large pile in the parking lot into wheelbarrows, and then proceeded to move it to designated areas in the garden. This mulch mostly consisted of wood chips, and will benefit the garden by not only making it look nicer- but also preventing weeds/unwanted plant growth, sustaining surface moisture, and creating more fertile soil. Our next task was to pick up trash. This is simply to keep the garden clean, healthy, and looking its best. Our last task was to cut down the unwanted plants (but leave the roots) and spread them out over the soil, which was tedious but will overall have a large benefit.