Sunday, April 26, 2026 – Expanding the Garden Part 2

 

Two weeks ago, I detailed some of the problems encountered while expanding the garden, like wet snow on the field and frozen ground.

We overcame those issues and moved on to Step 2:

·        Remove remaining fence posts

·        Install new garden plot posts

·        Install new driveway gates

 

The work was proceeding nicely, then Mother Nature decided to humble us once again, by stirring up a spring squall. She:

·        Blew 70 kph winds at us, knocking over dead and dying trees

·        Dumped over one foot of snow on us

·        Dropped the temperature to -10°C, re-freezing the ground

 

Now we play the waiting game until Mother Nature finishes her temper tantrum and gives us normal warm spring weather.

For your info …  if you haven’t realized it already, this winter has been exceptionally long for us, and we are at least THREE WEEKS behind on the start of our gardening season.

 

More to follow….


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