Two trailers of manure and 17 wheel barrels full of compost later….
The garden has been tilled and is ready for early plantation. After some predicted rain later this week, the potatoes, onions, and shallots will be planted. Christophe has a beast of a machine that he maneuvers through the garden, devouring any weed left in its path as it tills the dirt. We’ve had some problems with mole tunnels, and unintentionally, Christophe broke through to the burrows and sent a small mole flying. Surprisingly, it flipped over the tiller’s gears unharmed, and Christophe moved it to find a new home in the woods below.
Turning the garden is always an anticipated moment. The day marks for us the start of a new season and the hope of what’s to come. It’s very physical, full of dirt and sweat, but it allows us to plant our dreams of tomorrow, think of the maybe and what ifs, and what some hard work might bring.
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