I had a tiller and sold it. I'm super lazy. What I did was use that tiller to prepare the soil for permanent garden beds, each 4x8 in size. I dig by hand some to see if the tree roots are in it, and if they are then I have to dig them out. Other than that though, no digging happens here. Just top dressing with compost and a thick mulch. And let me tell you, since I've had enough chicken manure to compost, I don't have to fertilize any more.
Now I need to add more beds for what I plan to grow this year and the drought actually helped with that. You see, where I want them has no grass growing. The drought killed it off there. So I'll just dig the top a bit but not much, just to break the ground and pile compost on it. Done. I have another bed I prepared that way and planted potatoes in it last week. Nothing showing yet but I expect they should really take off in there.
Now I need to add more beds for what I plan to grow this year and the drought actually helped with that. You see, where I want them has no grass growing. The drought killed it off there. So I'll just dig the top a bit but not much, just to break the ground and pile compost on it. Done. I have another bed I prepared that way and planted potatoes in it last week. Nothing showing yet but I expect they should really take off in there.
== Easy incubator wiring chart: http://www.backyardchickens.com/web/viewblog.php?id=65925 Installing a thermostat: http://cmfarm.us/WHTincubator.html
Love those Orps!
I don't care why the chicken crossed the road, as long as mine don't!
== Easy incubator wiring chart: http://www.backyardchickens.com/web/viewblog.php?id=65925 Installing a thermostat: http://cmfarm.us/WHTincubator.html
Love those Orps!
I don't care why the chicken crossed the road, as long as mine don't!
I've got major spring fever! 
