Sunday, April 12, 2026 – Expanding the Garden Part 1

Expanding the garden. Saying it sounds so easy, but doing it, not so much! Here’s why.

The garden is situated next to a horse pasture. Step 1 is to remove the existing pasture fence to allow for room for the new plots. Simple plan:

·        Remove the fence wire

·        Pull out the fence posts

Again, saying it sounds so easy, but doing it, not so much! 

 

·        Problem 1 – the field is covered with snow 1-2 feet deep

o   Push the snow out of the way with the tractor

·        Problem 2 – the sun is starting to melt the snow

o   Melting snow is equivalent to wet cement, just as heavy and just as awkward

·        Problem 3 – the ground is still frozen in spots

o   Posts are frozen solid in the north facing slopes

 

More to follow….