I’ve been adding more top soil to the backyard row garden so it drains better and is closer to the elevation of the shop building. The size is about 50′ x 40′ now. Several yards of organic material, mostly tree leaves and old straw, was added to the top of the soil and then tilled in. The organic matter should break down in the soil over the winter and add fertility for a spring garden.
The garden is thriving with all the rain that we have had lately! Everything is growing nicely, and Brian has added some okra and melon seeds in the last couple of days. We had a salad the other night with the lettuce and it was delicious. The bees have been actively coming and going from the hive. The birds continue to be super active as well. Caught some more pics of the hummingbirds and our birdhouse tenant which we think is a Tufted Titmouse.
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