NorthTexasWink
Songster
My 2017 plans. I made my list in November 2016. I'm happy to report most is done! We decided on chickens for eggs. No meat birds this year, maybe next year. Still working on coop and run, and the drainage is 3/4 handled. Still some brush in back lot to clear, but much is already gone. The patio and BBQ areas about half done, cover finished. Fall garden planned and seedlings growing now. Pond is waiting till next year, if I still think it needs a revamp to look nicer. Plants there filled in well this year and we've had a lot of rain. Didn't get to the bat house yet. Might wait till winter to build and hang it.I thought I'd resurrect this thread and ask what y'alls plans are for spring 2017?
I'm in zone 5b, so we won't be planting for at least a couple more months, but I've been checking out the seed catalogs. I'm hoping to plant:
spinach
peas
carrots
garlic
potatoes
beans (a few different kids, most for dried beans)
tomatoes
& peppers
We're getting our first chickens this spring, so we've been collecting pallets for our coop.
We're also planning on installing rain barrels once it starts warming up
2017 To Do List:
- Haul trash!
- Build raised beds x 3. Haul compost &mulch and turn everything. Start new compost pile. Stack surplus bricks &stone by retaining wall.
- February-get seedlings started. Plant extra for Jim.
- Plant shrubs & trees. Relocate purple sage and witch hazel. Trim crepe myrtles in east divider.
- Reassess drainage around pond, patio, BBQ pad and plan remedy. Assemble supplies.
- Clean and repair existing French drains PRN.
- Clear brush south fence
- Clear brush front west fence
- Cut dead trees front and island. Call Bald Guy- chip for mulch and source continued supply. Get the widow makers!
- Clear brush east fence
- Inspect and repair/replace east fence (back and front)
- Replace east street fence. Inspect east retaining wall and repair PRN.
- Weed all beds and planting areas.
- March-April plant beds. Plant the island. Make bench more stable.
- Plan patio and BBQ Pad expansion. Build shade pergola over patio. Double check drainage plan.
- Poultry: Ducks vs chickens. Coop and run planning. Add storage? Breed research. Hatchery or local source research. Feed research. Join Handley Feed discount group. Begin assembling supplies and equipment. Add meat birds? Brooder set up w/supplies.
- Add another bat house
- Clear brush back lot.
- Plan fall garden. Source seeds/plants.
- Pond aesthetic revamp?