I ended up cutting down the pool yesterday to make it shallower; left the floaties in it this morning from the tree so hopefully the chickens will use it. I've had to run the hose because they haven't been in there, punks. @BlueBaby I think Lacey is laying a very pale tannish egg, almost white, but not sure as the red girls do also.
I went to walmart and bought some soil and grass seed. Filled up the kiddie pool and 2 window boxes with dirt to grow more grass; the window boxes are for Walt. The rest of the dirt went into the new garden area to get that going. Pulled the nasturtiums and cut back the ground cover as it was choking the heather and thyme. Earlier this week I dug up the artichokes and transplanted roots so we'll see if they make it. I'm going to soak some more Gladiolus bulbs and plant those but I'd like to find something else to go in there too. Maybe crocus and tulips, I dunno.
Sounds like another busy yard work day for you! Hope your artichokes settle into their new area well, I know you guys like those.

