Spring is a delightful but challenging time at Yahweh Jireh Acres. A plethora of tasks clamors for our attention, but the abundant rain we've received makes some of those tasks difficult or downright impossible.
This Saturday morning, we pruned out dead wood from our blackberries, sweet cherry bushes, and roses. We gathered the winter's collection of dead debris and piled it for a future burning or disposal. All the chicken tractors moved, uncovering burrowing mice (excitement for the chickens). The damp reek of overwet chicken bedding (with the rain, it's been a muddy two weeks) will fade as it dries in the heat.
Asparagus spears are launching themselves out of the soil, so the weeding around them is particularly important. We also have rhubarb, one trying to bolt and two that required transplanting. In addition to digging rhubarb, I transplanted four sweet cherry bush stems that were growing too far away from the main plant to be viable in their current location. If even one or two survives, we will have greatly increased our cherry treats!
Disappointingly, James labored much of the morning on tractor light rewiring and was ultimately unsuccessful. Another day, God willing, he will find success.
There are still strawberries to tend, always weeding, honey to rob, and a turkey Tom to butcher. Our tom, named Effingham Sandwich, bit JoJo. Attacks on humans is a capital offense, so we will be enjoying turkey for Easter. Ooh, and tomato plants to transplant and turkey poults should be hatching any day.
Until next time, remember, this is not paradise. It's Purgatory Ranch.
This Saturday morning, we pruned out dead wood from our blackberries, sweet cherry bushes, and roses. We gathered the winter's collection of dead debris and piled it for a future burning or disposal. All the chicken tractors moved, uncovering burrowing mice (excitement for the chickens). The damp reek of overwet chicken bedding (with the rain, it's been a muddy two weeks) will fade as it dries in the heat.
