My helpers are itching to get planting.
We planted our raised beds a few weeks ago. Theirs are full of beans, peas, radishes and onions. Mine is all lettuce, spinach and cilantro.
Into the beds we plant
Radishes, carrots and more
Dirty hands and nails
Seeds and gnomes galore
We started our tomato and cabbage seeds a bit late. Joe also started rutabagas and red onion.
C’mon let’s start some seeds Mom!
C’mon let’s start them please!
Broccoli, sprouts, tomatoes,
and flowers for the bees!
Last week, we planted 4 male kiwis in the vineyard. The ground was soupy and wet and perfect for digging. We had to back-fill with a little dry dirt to soak up some of the water.
Planting in the vineyard
digging in the mud
In Sunny, warmish weather
with my two best buds
We also planted 7 pear trees in the swales, replacing a few apple and cherry trees that didn’t make it. I dug the holes, Jake soaked the roots and Joe dug a trench because…why not?
Pear trees in the pasture
Playing by the pond
Planning trails and trenches
create a lasting bond.
It was a great way to spend the weekend. Outside…planting and playing.
a pinch of homestead 