I have my seeds ordered. I have my beds built. What I don't have is warm weather and adequate dirt. There is plenty of time to get the dirt, but I would like to know it is out there and ready for the seeds and transplants. Still one can only devote so much time to such activities when the new baby adds responsibility to an already maxed out schedule. I suppose not being all together ready is better. I will just have to relax and let the matter rest for a while. Still I have not been totally idle.
As you can see I have the beginnings of a nice, neat garden spot. The lumber was harvested from an old swing set in the backyard. It was there when we moved in, in rather rough shape, and since our little one will be too small for such a contraption for years to come, I had my way with the wood. It was free, falling directly in that cheap category, and semi right angles make everything neater. I say semi right angles because I used 10+ year old weather warped wood. Still it is good enough for my ambitions and looks nice to boot. Inside the beds are leaves. I will add in dirt as soon as I have some. This really should have been done in the fall, but there are only so many hours in the week.
On a natural note, I caught this one sneaking bird seed from under the feeders and trying to figure out just how he could get into said feeder. As long as he eats the birds' food and not mine, all is well. When walnut dropping time comes it will be interesting to see just how many I can sneak from him. Hardly fair I suppose but after all, there are plenty of squirrels. Isn't he cute?
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These look beautiful. That is one thing about my living situation that I am sad about- no raised beds for me this year- but I may sign up for one of the community gardens in town. Are you guys gonna have a compost?
I can't see the first picture. :( Maybe I'll just have to come see them personally.
That is a handsome squirrel and I'm glad you acknowledge that. The fattest squirrel in existence lives in my parents' little backyard in St. Louis. He sleeps (and snores I might add) on a fence post (barely fits on it) in the sun and eats all the birdseed leftovers. For a while, he was getting into the feeder (hence his obesity), but dad had a little fun with the Crisco and put an end to that. It was the most entertaining 5 minutes I'd had in a while.
E
Aw, it's tough year for all the little beasties. What with the trees/plants not creating many nuts/berries due the the drought. He won't eat much and he is so vewy hungry.
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