(re)Making the Bed(s)

It’s been a tractor-ing kind of weekend!

I hadn’t mentioned it here before, but a few weeks ago we got a new septic system installed. Big relief to have that project completed, but as a result of the the digging to bury two new enormous tanks, we have a small mountain of soil in the side of the house (photo taken after we’d already moved maybe 8 tractor bucket loads)

I’ve decided that we’re use that soil to remake our garden beds- removing the timbers that are currently defining them and filling in the walkways inbetween to create a continuous planting area. Also hoping to take delivery of a trailerload of mushroom compost soon to support this project.

It’s a lot of hauling. Wood out, dirt in. Thank goodness for the tractor. Was nice to have beautiful weather this weekend to get started on it.

Boo kitten enjoyed some sunbathing time while supervising and providing moral support. 🙂

And just this morning I chanced upon a new companion for Speck, who has been seeming very lonely since Yellow Chicken died. This girl too was an only chicken, so it seemed like a great solution.

And now that the heavy lifting is done for the day, I will get back to finishing up those socks- the blue/orange ones just need ends woven in

But I’ve still one more toe to reknit on the argyles-

And I need to pop out and visit with the sheeps. They’ve been enjoying this sunny stretch I’m sure- and are starting to think that they might want to ditch their winter coats.

Time to get the shears sharpened up!

Have a good week folks-