Today was the start of the construction of an earth block shed for the Hastings Street community garden. This is a proof of concept for earth block construction. The manufacturing of the earth blocks is taking place from 9 to 5 on Hastings Street just West of Main.
The mixture Carol and her team are using is 10% cement, 40% clay, 25% gravel, and 25% sand. Getting the water content just right is a bit more difficult. Once the mixture is the correct consistency it is poured into a mold and stamped by hand.
Come on down tomorrow and learn how to make earth blocks and help build a garden shed for the Hastings Street Community Garden. They have have everything you need including healthy snacks provided by Building Opportunities with Business.
