This week, the volunteers used a different planting technique and worked in pairs. After a demonstration, the volunteers split up and began working. For a majority of the afternoon, they mainly focused on one area by the side of the main pathway.

One person would create a slit in the dirt using a shovel before the other placed the plant in the dirt. Then, the shovel would be taken out and the excess dirt used to completely enclose the plant. Finally, volunteers watered the plant and placed a flag next to it. This allows future volunteers to see where watering is required and keep track of the plants.

A major challenge for working in drizzling rain was the mud. However, volunteers were able to use shovels and other methods to scrape their shoes clean. Furthermore, it made digging into the soil easier, and also provided the plants with moisture.