Urban Gardening Reflection 7th February 2020

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Over the past two months, our service has made several additions to the plethora of plants that the rooftop garden is consisted of, and refurnished certain beds so that each bed is being used to maximum efficiency. For example we have successfully transplanted a  large pineapple plant onto a corner bed. There were several long term projects such as the support system for the grape vine. As the vines grew we had to add more and more support with recycled materials like wooden planks to allow the grape vines to further extent. Other long term projects like these are maintaining the banana trees, and the transplanting of the Hawaiian Plumeria that has grown too large for its original pot. As a service member, we are required to constantly think about the development of these plants and make adjustments as they grow. Sometimes we have to think ahead and prep certain materials before we even decide that new changes are necessary. One example would be us needing to acquire sandy soil for the Plumeria 2 weeks before the transplant so they will arrive on time for the plant to be immediately transplanted. This has improved my self management and collaboration.