Ok, so now we’re worrying about drought again. But in the meantime, we’re working like mad. I tilled the area where our onion plants will be planted, starting today. Will’s busy tilling the rest of the Wolf Garden, working in the manure and killing down the first wave of weeds. We’ll be tilling it, probably at least two more times before planting, letting the weeds sprout in between times. That also further distributes the rotted manure we’ve put there.
While Will’s busy tilling, I’m busy planting squash and pumpkin seeds to grow inside until the plants are safe enough to go outside. Next will be the melons and finally, the cabbage family. In between this, I’m sure Will is going to be hauling more manure to other gardens. So, I’ll be manning the gate in the cow yard to get him in and out without escaping cows. Hey, they see all that green grass sprouting up too! We’ve got tons of hay, literally, so they need to stay in there, eating that, letting the pasture really get up nice and tall.
This time of the year is so exciting. Yesterday, I saw at least five deer grazing on the newly seeded red clover in the Wolf Pasture. The maples are flowering such a pretty red color, our spring flowers are popping out, and I’ll even have to mow the yard and orchard later today. That’s my Zen time, when I’m too tired to do other work. I saw the first asparagus spears coming up today too. Not enough for a meal but maybe to add to a stir-fry for dinner. I can’t wait!
I’ve got the Hummingbird and Oriole feeders full and ready for the first birds. Nobody yet, but I’m sure they’ll be around soon. Spring is so fun, even though it’s a lot of work. — Jackie
