Ramping into the Evening

The boys suggested an after supper nature walk - I think to delay bedtime - but it turns out that it was exactly what I needed. The ramps are out! The sunset was beautiful. The evening air was crisp and refreshing. Happy Tuesday everyone.

Seed Starts

We have officially run out of solo cups, soil, and stand space. Time to stop seed starting...for now.

We will have lots of share with this year's 2024 cohort of the Community Backyard Garden Project at the May 4th Kick-Off Event. Tomatoes of every variety...

Potting Up

We potted up all our broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, peppers, and eggplants. What a mess! If it was ever time to own a greenhouse - this would be it. Until then, my living room will have to do.

Submerged Garlic Sprouts

Our farm is a muddy mess and our garlic are swimming! Rain, rain, go away.

 

Purple Shoots

With all this rain things have started to sprout. We have our first asparagus and hops shoots up and reaching for the (hiding) sun!

 

Free Rooster

This rooster is a pest. He is sneaky and keeps escaping the chicken run. He loves to sleep up in the pine tree (even in the rain) instead of inside the cozy, dry coop. He scratches up my sprouting seeds in the garden and antagonizes the sheep in their paddock. 

My efforts to keep him contained have thus far been unsuccessful. Also, he eats lots of food and does not lay eggs.

And catching him is a pain in the butt. He is an expert at camouflage and evasion.

 He is seeking a new home. Immediately. Any takers?

Spring is in the Air

Alistair is excited that spring is in the air and he can now wear running shoes to school. I will not let him tidy up with garden yet since we like to give the pollinators time to wake up. But he was pretty thrilled about raking some of the leaves on the lawn!