Last week was the start of Spring Break for Sam and his employer, Vail School District, so we were able to work together on the garden. I started by moving several piles of stones that were in our way.
Sam used the builder's level to begin leveling the new garden plot.
Next we had to mix the dirt. We started with some topsoil that's been piled up by the well house since we put in the utilities.
I was surprised at what nice dirt it was and how easy it was to shovel into the truck. Well, comparatively. Shoveling is never easy!
Of course, the truck battery decided to die right in the middle of all this, so Sam had to jump it and attach his battery tender overnight.
Early in the week, Sam brought home a truckload of compost mulch. We spread it on a tarp and covered it with the native topsoil, then mixed in some nutrients like worm castings. Mom Vae helped with this part!
Sam did most of the heavy shoveling to mix it up.
Then we were ready to fill the buckets!
It took most of a day, but we got them all done. The next morning, we transplanted over 65 seedings into 32 buckets. Our garden is on its way!
Tune in tomorrow for our further adventures . . . we're on a road trip!
1 comment:
Lots of work great reward come harvest
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