Fugly Farm

[N F C]

We cut two branches off the Arabian lilac and that really opened up things so the lower branches underneath can now get light instead of reaching. It also really helped open up the space.
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The ducks were supervising
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Those ducks must be worn out with all the work they've had to supervise lately

 

[Shadrach]

Guess I wasn’t done yet. I started trimming these three trees. Not done yet, and I’ll be out there every morning this week cleaning up that mess. The ducks like to eat the leaves off the lemon tree and the chickens like the flowers. The plan is to wrap the trunks with burlap to prevent sunscald and discourage new growth there.
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The Arabian lilac is super heavy in the front so I’m going to have Igor cut off this big limb in the front. It’ll open up the walkway through there quite a bit and the ground will have a chance to dry out. The olive tree, fruitless, is there to the right across from the compost bins.
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Will any/some/most stay green when it gets hot?

 

[igorsMistress]

Will any/some/most stay green when it gets hot?

Yes, all three will. This is where everyone usually hangs out in summer as there’s dense shade. I’m working on making more in other places in the yard though.

 

[igorsMistress]

I am not ready for this

 

[N F C]

I am not ready for this

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Seems early to be that warm but then I'm looking at snow in my yard. Is that heat coming earlier than normal?

 

[igorsMistress]

Seems early to be that warm but then I'm looking at snow in my yard. Is that heat coming earlier than normal?

It’s warmer than usual, we should be in the mid 70’s until mid March or so.

 

[cavemanrich]

I'm willing to barter.. Ill give you some,, and take some from you.

 

[igorsMistress]

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You have a deal!

 

[igorsMistress]

I was supposed to be outside finishing the lemon tree but decided to put up the fence and gate in the shade garden instead. I purchased no materials for this project.

Beefed up this rebar with a couple of 2x2 scraps and attached it all to the trellis

Done

I used the last of the bamboo in the shed to give the gate some rigidity and define it from the fence.

 

[N F C]

I was supposed to be outside finishing the lemon tree but decided to put up the fence and gate in the shade garden instead. I purchased no materials for this project.

Beefed up this rebar with a couple of 2x2 scraps and attached it all to the trellis
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Done
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I used the last of the bamboo in the shed to give the gate some rigidity and define it from the fence.
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Nice you already had materials on hand! Love the Garden sign