I have gotten all the leaves off of the beds. I left a layer on them over the winter to help keep the erosion down. For this years amendments I am adding compost from our property. I found that in areas where the leaves have sat for years with out being raked away, a lot of the place, the soil under the top layer of leaves is a few inches deep, moist but not wet, light, fluffy, dark and usually full of worms. It is composted leaves. I found that a section of rock wall at the high point of the place is a really great place to boulder, that is practice rock climbing. So I am taking the compost from the base of this cliff in order to expose more rock while getting good earth for the garden beds. The wall is about 12 feet or so high but it has got some good moves on it.
 |
| Rock climbing and gardening go together! |
The first of the asparagus has shot up! We really need more plants. We get about enough for one or two meals each year. Kind of makes it a very special treat.
 |
| One of the first Asparagus shoots! |
The first strawberry blossoms have arrived as well. Lets see who gets more strawberries this year, us or the chipmunks.
 |
| First strawberry blossom |
Flowers of all kinds have bloomed. It is a little bit early but a welcomed sight. I had to mow the grass for the first time yesterday. The smell of fresh cut wild onions.
No comments:
Post a Comment