We've become sheepish...
How do you shear a sheep? When you don't really know how? (quit giggling)... Well, with many hands, a few scuffs and then finally by laying them down on the ground. It was very hot in the sun but now 59 and Annie are cooler and looking better. John, Claudia and I came to the conclusion we really are glad we don't do this often. We're fairly bad at it... But at least it's done!
RAISED BEDS!!! WE HAZ DEM!!! I've wanted raised beds for quite some time. We need something in the front yard to retain the moisture, hold the plants UP and make it altogether easier to harvest. These are two 20' x 5' wide beds. There'll be another two beds - one 20' x 5' and one 14' x 5' when I'm done. It's over the septic field, but we think it'll be ok. These were Eastern White pine logs we harvested off the property - making room for the horse pasture. I think it's a pretty good use for these. Each bed is about 10-12" high. We put old corrugated roofing tin down first to inhibit the voles and help retain the moisture, put composted hay on top and then this soil that is composted horse manure, hay and dirt from the horse paddock. I'm hopeful that they'll work out. These two are mostly planted in strawberries - 75 plants of three varieties. We notched the ends (half-lapped them) and spiked them together. Should hold for a few years anyway...
AND a small (8 bale) strawbale planter. Claudia is planting them, the tires are behind her - we filled them with straw and composted dirt and planted our tomato plants in them.
I'm interested to see how the strawbale planter does with peppers in it.
I've tried coaxing a garden in the front yard for YEARS with little success. About June the yard dries out and becomes a desert. We'll see if our tactics pay off. I hope they do.
Mowing is not on my "favorite thing to do" list...
I'm interested to see how the strawbale planter does with peppers in it.
I've tried coaxing a garden in the front yard for YEARS with little success. About June the yard dries out and becomes a desert. We'll see if our tactics pay off. I hope they do.
Mowing is not on my "favorite thing to do" list...
Vince came and worked with us all Mother's Day. We got a lot done and then later? I managed to get the tractor stuck on a hill. Vince (pictured here) will come and help "spot" me to get it unstuck. I had a wonderful Mother's day!
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