With the snow from a few weeks ago a distant memory and the PNW experiencing a few record days of 70 degrees, it got my gardening juices flowing!
So despite this being a very busy show weekend for my youngest and me working back stage, we took some time to dig out the garden area. Didn't get it all finished as the electric tools all broke so we did it all by hand.
Decided on three 4x8 beds with a 3 foot walkway between them so I can sit and garden comfortably. The can of field line spray paint came in handy.
The boys were a big help though it was clear they weren't strong enough to swing the heavy pick axe.
While working it became clear that this area really is the best spot in the yard for a garden. We all worked very hard.
Along the way we ran into a problem as to where to put the sod we took out. If I had a roto tiller I could have mulched it up and made use of it as compost. Instead we had to do it the slow way. Dump the sod in a pile with some browns and let the chemical reaction work its magic! So I started a compost pile. Didn't think I'd be doing that so soon. And since I don't get the paper (well I do electronically) I used lint from the dryer. It has a ton of cat hair in it Perfect browns!
In the end we decided to call it a day. We were all tired and my youngest was bummed that he was working on his only day off in weeks. The show must go on!
So this is how far we got. Maybe I'll work more on it tomorrow morning before taking him to perform. Not bad progress by hand.
We had a pretty good system down at the end. The slowest part was getting the sod out of the way. It took a while as I wanted the most dirt possible to remain in the beds. It will mean less compost to buy.
I'm happy we got out in the yard and worked in the garden. With theater commitments it has been hard. Ah the life of a father.
Have you been able to work in your garden this Spring? Oh yes, Happy Springtime!
Sinfonian
So despite this being a very busy show weekend for my youngest and me working back stage, we took some time to dig out the garden area. Didn't get it all finished as the electric tools all broke so we did it all by hand.
The boys were a big help though it was clear they weren't strong enough to swing the heavy pick axe.
While working it became clear that this area really is the best spot in the yard for a garden. We all worked very hard.
Along the way we ran into a problem as to where to put the sod we took out. If I had a roto tiller I could have mulched it up and made use of it as compost. Instead we had to do it the slow way. Dump the sod in a pile with some browns and let the chemical reaction work its magic! So I started a compost pile. Didn't think I'd be doing that so soon. And since I don't get the paper (well I do electronically) I used lint from the dryer. It has a ton of cat hair in it Perfect browns!
In the end we decided to call it a day. We were all tired and my youngest was bummed that he was working on his only day off in weeks. The show must go on!
So this is how far we got. Maybe I'll work more on it tomorrow morning before taking him to perform. Not bad progress by hand.
We had a pretty good system down at the end. The slowest part was getting the sod out of the way. It took a while as I wanted the most dirt possible to remain in the beds. It will mean less compost to buy.
I'm happy we got out in the yard and worked in the garden. With theater commitments it has been hard. Ah the life of a father.
Have you been able to work in your garden this Spring? Oh yes, Happy Springtime!
Sinfonian
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