About Wakefield CAP

The working/draft mission of Wakefield Climate Action Project of Wakefield Massachusetts USA is to create and promote programs that address global climate and environmental issues. Our current projects include supporting a farmer's market in Wakefield (Farmer's Market), encouraging elementary students at Dolbeare and other schools to walk to school in the mornings (Walking School Bus), hosting educational forums at the library (Educational Forums), working to encourage expansion of town recycling efforts (Recycling), and NEW - initiating an Anti-Idling Campaign in Wakefield. You can get more information on these projects by clicking on the links on the right or on our Home Page http://www.wakefieldcap.org/

We are always looking for new members and good project ideas. If you are interested in joining us or have an idea for a project, email us at: info@wakefieldcap.org.

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Monday, March 22, 2010

Raised Bed Gardens

A raised garden bed as big as 12 x 6
Fill it with locally produced compost

Some planting options that can be grown successfully in this area are:

1.Herb Garden: Cilantro, Basil, Chives, Thyme, Sage, Mint
2.Vegetable Garden: Tomatoes, Bell Peppers, Chili Peppers, Broccoli, Brussel Sprouts, Lettuce, Radish
3.Pizza Garden: tomatoes, basil, oregano
4.A combination of all three