I just got back from a week in San Jose for Mid Service Training. It was nice to get to see other volunteers and hear what they are doing and what not. We had some interesting sessions and I was asked to give a presentation on worm composting and biointensive garden practices. It was good.
Now, I just got back in site and went to check on my garden which I had been working on prior to leaving. I put in a lot of work, did lots of planning in how I would plant everything etc. And I come back to a bone dry garden with most plants dead/dying. I'm pissed.
I specifically asked the family if they could water the garden "Of course we can, not a problem, don't worry about it." Great, I figured. Besides, it rains here so often that they probably wont need to water. It barely rained this week and when I asked why nobody watered the garden I wasn't given any answer, just an embarrassed shy shrug. I understand that the garden is my responsibility, but the family knew it was for them too, and they said they would do me the favor.
Now, I'm pissed. It's not necessarily only the garden. I think it's a combination of things. Everyone's general apathy towards any type of work, their disinterest or feigned interest in most things. Add those to a bone dry garden with no excuse as to why and maybe you can understand my frustration.
I'm going to work in my garden tomorrow and try to salvage what I can. I'm also going to hold a big community meeting to make concrete who actually wants the gardening projects they originally had said they wanted. If people flake out on this, or just don't care then I'm going on vacation....for six months.
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