After waiting 2 years for an opening in a Portland community garden, I've been assigned a starter plot (approx 50 SF). Community members are typically required to complete x amount of service hours to the community garden, but my assigned plot definitely didn't get any TLC. The location is not ideal so I wouldn't be surprised if this plot has been vacant for awhile but I think I'm up for the challenge... I'm now exploring inexpensive options for restoring this plot and seeking any advice for its restoration. Attached is a photo:
It's located in Portland, Oregon. I think I need to break up the dirt as best as I can, pull the weeds, add a perimeter wall then pour soil. My plan is to loose lay bricks along the perimeter. Do you think I should stack bricks or a single layer will suffice? The stones on right-hand side are recessed into the soil and so my garden is not entirely contained on any sides. The more I look at it, the more it looks like a grave site. Anyways, my plot is surrounded by 3 sides so I don't have much access to whatever I grow in the back, but I'll have to make it work.
I plan on gardening greens (lettuce, pok choi, spinach, etc..) and in a month or so I'd like to plant peppers and tomatoes. I didn't expect the space to be so small and rough around the edges, so I'll plant less than expected. Any advice on restoring this plot is appreciated. Thank you.
