Well, the garden is growing along nicely. The raised beds seem to be working out really well. It's actually freed up a lot of space in the garden vs. my old traditional rows. So now, I can get seeds for plants I don't normally grow and try some new stuff.
I am trying potatoes this time. They're growing fast and thick, but the Colorado Potato Beetles are threatening them. They aren't bothering anything else. That's the plus. I've tried lettuce this year, too, and it is growing wonderfully. But, I seem to have too much. I do this every year. I guess it's better to have more than I need than less. I can always give away the excess.
The chickens are also growing quickly. The ducks, too. We had a mishap with the dog, though. He's left them alone this whole time. Nosed around a little, but stayed away from the barn. The fence is still incomplete, but we've been letting the chickens run outside of the coop during the day until we get it up. Big mistake. Sammy managed to get 4 of my chickens. Now, he spends his days in side until I can get the fence complete. At least he didn't get the two ducks. They are the kids' pets.
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