So I was thinking about the layout for the community garden project, and honestly I think we should rotate the tomato beds to the eastern side where they'll get more morning light. The peppers can handle the afternoon heat better if we put them where the cucumbers were last year. Also, did you get a chance to look at those seed catalogs I left on the counter? The heirloom varieties look promising, especially the purple Cherokee tomatoes and the lemon basil. I know we talked about maybe adding a small herb spiral near the entrance, and I found a design that uses recycled bricks and gravel. It might take a weekend to set up, but I think it would be worth it. Let me know what you think about the watering schedule too. I can do Tuesday and Thursday mornings if that works for you, and maybe we can rotate Saturdays depending on who is around. We should also plan a little work day to clear out the old trellis before the beans start climbing.

Honestly the best route for the weekend hike is to start at the north trailhead around seven in the morning before the sun gets too high. We can follow the ridge line for about two miles until we hit the overlook, and there is a nice flat area there to stop for a quick bite. The wildflowers along that section are coming in strong right now, lots of Indian paintbrush and some lupine still hanging on. If we want to make a loop out of it, we can drop down through the canyon and follow the creek back, but that adds another hour or so. I was thinking we could bring extra water and maybe a second layer in case the wind picks up near the top. My neighbor said the trail was a little muddy after last night's rain, so good shoes are probably a smart idea. Do you prefer the early start, or would you rather push it back to mid-morning?