Maybe if I make an effort to recap our week, I can get back into the habit of blogging.
There's always (always) weeding to be done. And lest you think our property is perfect and we've got it all together, behold just one rock... The kids decided to decorate the top with pulled weeds, but there are still plenty more to tackle. We have come a long way, but, please, don't be too impressed. I don't take many pictures of our messes.
What's sprouting? Radishes and summer squash are sprouted. Strawberries and cherries are forming. The garlic is now waist high. I didn't even know garlic could grow so tall! I certainly hope this means we'll have splendidly large bulbs in a few months. The rhubarb is finally looking healthy, although watering it regularly remains a challenge.
What are we planting? Tomatoes are two rows down, a million to go. (Not literally. There are still eight flats sitting on the deck awaiting my attention.) I've also planted herbs and flowers. The basil seeds are high on my list for some soil and water.
What are we harvesting? Asparagus and eggs are keeping us hopping. We're trying new laying boxes to foil our egg eaters. Thus far, I'm disappointed in the lousy boxes, but our efforts are to make them work. Our two sheep are at the butcher, so I've cleaned out two of our deep freezes while they're empty. Soon enough, with sheep and chicken, we'll be full again!
What about those chickens? The layers are now moving to fresh grass each evening, meaning the yolks are during the delicious, deep, orangey-gold that no store egg can match. The layers-to-be remain in our stationary pen until James has time to build a new tractor for them (and who has time in the spring?!). Our meat chicks are busy growing too, and while on grass, don't get moved every day (yet) until they can tolerate less heat.
Until next time, remember, this is not paradise. It's Purgatory Ranch.
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