I have tried to get some work done on the garden and the chicken coop the past two days and have had rain and heat. I did borrow my neighbors disc and worked the garden. Krysta and I decided to disc up a small area off to the side where we could plant some pumpkins, winter squash and maybe even some turnips. It is a small test area about 25 feet long and 4-5 feet wide. We double dug it to loosen up the soil. We were able to spread some horse manure over it just as a storm came up and put an end to our fun.
I am tired of working on the chicken coop. It was so humid today that 15 minutes outside and I was soaked. It would rain then stop and start again. I will (barring more rain) finish up the coop by Wednesday of next week. I have decided to build up the garden this fall by layering manure, straw, and leaves and letting them sit over the winter. I hope this will add to the tilth of the soil and raise the level of the garden to prevent standing water. I think I will try to build two 10'x4' raised beds for the spring also to see how they do. I also told Carla that I would plant her a row of blueberries this fall so I will have to prepare the ground for that also. I only have one more day off so I will have to start doing things around my schedule. I will be in the firehouse for the rest of night shift. Yes, I am considered a firefighter also.
Since I have started this blog I have put in a lot of work with little return as far as the homestead goes. No coop means no chickens means no eggs, you get the picture. I have noticed a personal benefit though. I sleep better, feel better, appear to be getting stronger and just plain enjoy what I am doing. I spend more time with my daughter and less time with the TV. I have noticed myself doing a little more work in the house which I hope my wife notices also. Krysta helps me outside all day and does not pass out due to the lack of television or Wii. Steven will be heading to College in August so his chore list will undoubtedly pass to me and Krysta.
I have a lot of things I want to try on the homestead and will post them as I go but right now my priority is to get the coop finished. I will try to add a few links to articles and information I implement on the homestead so others can try it out.
2 comments:
Hey daddy, it is Krysta! I love the way you worded your blogs and no I do NOT pass out due to the lack of television or Wii!!! I have had SOOOO much fun with you but this is just the beginning to our journey. I love riding on the tractor with you!! I Love you.
PS. Can't wait to have our chickens!
Just think how great those eggs will taste knowing all the hard work you put in preparing the chicken coop.
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