Monday, April 26, 2010

Everything is on its way!

Well, I have managed to get quite a few things done, but there is still so much more to do. The coop for the chickens is coming along slowly. We finally have all the material to finish it up, sans the nesting boxes, but it's started raining and I can't finish the whitewash until it's done. Throw in coaching soccer, being a Cub Scout den leader, prepping for the GMAT, and trying to find a job and the farm is not getting as much attention as it should.

Another couple of weeks and it will be time to transplant my seedlings. If I manage to keep them alive that long. I had thought about going ahead and putting them out even though we're well ahead of the last frost date for the area. Usually, I don't mind gambling a little, but it is still getting dangerously close to freezing every night. Not sure covering them would be good enough. Plus, I'd probably end up losing them to the rabbits that are eating all the leaves off my broccoli. The dog is supposed to be keeping them out of the garden. He has every year until now. He's still chasing squirrels, birds, and snakes so I don't know why rabbits are suddenly verboten for him.

I've also finally planted my two blueberry bushes. Since I've been told they attract snakes, I decided to put them on the hill that the snakes like already. As long as I keep the grass and weeds down over there, it should be okay. Might as well keep them where I know they are instead of inviting them elsewhere in the yard. I still have to get my blackberry bushes planted, though.

1 comment:

  1. Glad to see you made time to post an entry. It sure sounds like you have a full plate. Suggestion for the rabbits, chili powder or hot powder. I have the same problem in my front yard and it works.

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