It's been a while since I have writen. At first I went through a litle discouragement. We all took turns passing colds around. This week, however, I see progress.
Bill built the raised beds for the garden to my specification (he is so awesome!) from free wood. It is from a huge built-in shelving unit that came with the house.
I Mixed up enough organic growing soil to fill two and a half boxes.
Built a dome screen cover for the boxes - neighbor's cats love our yard. Grrr
A few weeks ago I started some seeds. Was able to move some out to the greenhouse a few days ago.
Started some more seeds today.
Last week I ordered seven fruit trees. I bartered some of the cost for some whole wheat flour. Really need to get grinding!
Things to be done in the near future:
Grind flour!, prepare orchard, plant lilac bush, finish mulching front garden.
Now that the boys are older (12 & 14) they are much more independant with their homeschooling. This has given me the freedom to pursue some of these things that were previously only dreams. It is a really nice feeling.
I'm off to make some laundry soap then tackle the mountain of laundry that is waiting in the basement.
Blessings,
Lorie
-The small scale homesteader with large scale ambition.