Getting started

Well like plenty of Canadians I am a sucker for hockey. So my nights have been busy with the NHL playoffs. I wish the playoffs however were not at this time of year as there is so much to be done around the property. I guess my jersey will have to go back in the closet so more can be done.
I planted a few things this year that will keep us going for years to come. We have made a decision to try and grow as many perennial vegetables as possible. We are slowly replacing our flower beds with herbs, fruit, or flowers that will benefit us medicinally. So this weekend I am putting up a lot of our perennial flowers for sale. Heck I will probably just give them away if someone stops by to pick them up. I can't eat hostas, so why would I waste my time tending to plants strictly used for aesthetics. The less time spent on flower gardens the more time I can spend on my vegetables and fruit. We also bought blueberries this year to go in one bed. This is my first attempt at blueberries but with a little research hopefully they will provide wonderful goodness for years to come. Any comments or tips would be gladly accepted...So now we have a good raspberry patch, red currants, apples, cherries, mulberry, and soon blueberries

Blueberries

I also have to start splitting some more firewood. Unfortunately it isn't splitting itself. I really enjoy doing it without a splitter. I find it is a great escape to just go to town on the logs. I don't play sports competitively anymore so it is also a great way to stay strong and healthy. I like having rough calloused hands. Or as Heather tells everyone there is nothing smooth about me....I am not sure what she means by that....
Well this up-coming weekend will be time to make a new raised bed, and wake up our hibernating vegetable beds. Time to bring in the compost pile.
I love composting...
Have a stellar time getting your hands dirty this weekend. Much Love