Spring is here. Get out and get your hands dirty.
The weather has been warm all winter, with only one or two days where the ground felt frozen. We had one snow day with a foot of snow. My hoop house collapsed from the weight of the snow. I was able to rescue it with the help of some duct tape. When the weather gets warm enough to take the plastic off, I'll be able to redo the supports.
Two weeks ago I heard the peepers,and I was told the bees have been making brood for almost a month. Everything seems to be month ahead of schedule. I feel like I'm a month behind.
Today I finally finished fencing in the garden. My hope is to at least keep the chickens out. I certainly don't have any grandiose ideas of trying to keep out any critters. But I think I may be able to at least detour the chickens.
I planted peas,and picked corn salad for dinner. This years garden is really starting to take shape. I have expanded even further this year. Now that both compost piles have been moved I have so much extra space on the west side. Not to mention the soil there is all compost.
I love getting my hands dirty.
