All the rain has been good to the gardens.
Continue reading Watching things bloom.
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Turned the compost heap again. Plenty of worms, but all near the top of the heap. Does this mean it's too wet? Too dry? Not mixed up enough? Will the worms get smothered by the weight of the pile when I turn it over?
I need a compost reference! Currently I'm just doing the "heap it up and turn it over from time to time" method. We have enough rainfall here that I don't think I have to worry about it drying out.
A picture of the annoying "clingweed" plant that's invaded our property. Very hard to get rid of, as I believe it drops more seeds very easily, and it tends to make us itch as well.
I'm in search of the best way to control it, as well as its official name.
We finally had another sunny day here after a cold miserable rainy week. The water's good for the garden, of course, but it was nice to get out and do some work in the yard today.
Continue reading Finally, a sunny day!.
Amanda sitting in my parents' front garden.
