I felt like a "real" farmer today as I prepared the big garden for the crops in the mist and sprinkling rain. Then it began to downpour and I called it quits for the day.
I got a lot done in an hour and half. When one has a real "big girl" job, it's difficult to get a lot done on the garden at the end of the day, but I did as much as I could. I don't want to post any pictures yet because it is not finished and I'd like to do the big reveal at one time.
Today's task was to finish the fencing, if anything to keep Oslo out of the garden (read: manure). The system I have rigged up in the fencing-department is going to work, or at least I am cautiously optimistic, but wouldn't you know that tricky little flat-coated retriever found the spot where I am missing about 5 feet of fencing (I ran out with about five feet to go, ARGH!) I was trying to corral/chase him out of the garden. He became very excited and thought it was a chance to play; play in the garden. We looked like we were about to mud wrestle one another. That's when I took a deep breath and ran out of the garden and sure enough, he followed me.
I started making rows but then the serious rain happened and I cleaned up shop. I am hoping to finish the rows and mulch between the rows tomorrow. Weather permitting, I will try to plant the seedlings tomorrow as well and plant the seeds on Saturday morning. Evidently, most seeds are to be soaked overnight to expedite seed germination. Worse case scenario, I will plant the seeds and seedling on Saturday morning.
Thanks for the rain dance, everyone. Now bring back the sunshine and we'll have the absolute perfect conditions for strong, healthy and verdant gardens.
Happy growing and eating!
--Annie
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