Regarding the community garden plot rotation, I think we should shift the herb section closer to the south fence because the thyme and oregano need a bit more afternoon shade during the hotter weeks. Last season the basil got scorched even with the drip line running every other morning. Yes, I did notice the marigolds are coming up nicely near the walkway, and the bees seem to prefer the lavender by the tool shed. For the next workday, can you bring the extra tomato cages and maybe the hand tiller? I can bring coffee and some of those lemon bars everyone liked. Also, the compost bin latch needs a new pin because it keeps popping open when the wind picks up. If we meet around eight thirty, we can finish before the sun gets too direct. Let me know if Saturday still works or if Sunday afternoon is better for you and Marta.

So for the potluck on Thursday, I was thinking I could grab a tray of stuffed mushrooms and maybe a spinach dip, but I know you said Emma is bringing a dessert and possibly a pasta salad. Do you think we need another side or is the rice dish from last time okay to repeat? My brother asked if the group does a signup sheet or if it is more of a bring whatever feels right situation, and I honestly did not know what to tell him. I also have the folding chairs in the trunk from last weekend, so I can set those up near the deck if that helps. If you want, I can text you the list of what people mentioned last month so we do not end up with four bags of chips and nothing green. Let me know before Wednesday and I will make a quick grocery run. Also I think someone left a blue cooler at your place.