What did you do in the garden today?

[NewBoots]

I think this is a painted lady butterfly. This is what I have been seeing. It says they migrate.

Looks like the painted ladies we get in Oregon. They fly really fast like they're late for an appointment.

 

[Swiss]

I just found out about SeedTime last night. Are you using the free version? I don't want to get into $10 per month subscriptions or anything like that.

I remember when you bought software and it was yours. I don't like have to "rent" software by the month with those subscriptions.

BTW, there is an option to pay for life-time access for $500.00. I think Dear Wife and I could probably buy a lifetime or our garden veggies at the store for that price. Anyways, it's the free version or bust for me.

Yes, I am using the free version. I feel the same! I'm sure the other features are great and helpful, but it's hard to plunk down that amount of money when you don't just have tons of spare money laying around, and have other more important things to save up for!

 

[gtaus]

Yes, I am using the [Seedtime] free version. I feel the same! I'm sure the other features are great and helpful, but it's hard to plunk down that amount of money when you don't just have tons of spare money laying around, and have other more important things to save up for!

Thanks for the feedback.

 

[TJAnonymous]

Decided to go spend some time with the babies tonight. Moonlighting as Auntie Jungle Gym... The little black one (Matilda) is very sweet and tame. The brown one (Martini) is more shy and skittish. She needs more convincing...

 

[WthrLady]

CRAYFISH! In my driveway.

He looks ready to fight-claws up!

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remember last year, I noted the crayfish mounds in the lower pathway (wetter area) in my garden. Well, now they’ve migrated towards the fruit trees along the back driveway.
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Even a book about Crayfish in Ohio, apparently many species! No, I have not figured which kind we have, nor have I harvested any!

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That's just weird.

 

[Swiss]

Thanks for the feedback.

No problem! I'm glad I got on tonight and was able to respond decently quick! I've been on head a lot less these days.


Coop update:
Slowly, but surely it is getting done! Just a few more finishing touches, and the coop will be done. Then, focus will shift to the run. We were originally starting to call it The Close Enough Coop, but changed to calling it The Patchwork Coop, and that seems to be sticking! Chicks arrive on Monday, I think. Their hatch date is Sunday, so Monday makes the most sense.

 

[Happy hen lover]

I finally managed to get my hands in my precious amended garden dirt.
I put some wood ash on my raised garden this winter. I found out our soil is mostly alkaline, so no go on the ash! I removed all the ash piles today. I found out the compost I've been making since last spring from chix poo and pine bedding has turned out nicely now that it's spring! Soft, moist, dark golden goods made from their poo. I'm so excited to add it to my soil's in my raised garden and wicking tubs. I'm planting my seeds, & garlic tomorrow and starting my seedlings .
I HATE THAT TAXES ARE DUE THIS TIME OF YEAR!!!?. Why not Oct.!! @$_-+&#@$-+-_#@!!!
Question here : is there such a thing as tomato math. ?? I don't need any more canned tomato products, so why do I think I need to have tomato plants? Anyone else.

 

[WthrLady]

Yep. @Happy_Hen
I just love growing tomatoes. I have full shelves of sauce and puree, and ketchup.
And I'll plant 25 more tomato plants this spring. (usually 40 or 50, but I'm cutting WAY back)

 

[Smokerbill]

I HATE THAT TAXES ARE DUE THIS TIME OF YEAR!!!?. Why not Oct.!! @$_-+&#@$-+-_#@!!!

My sentiments exactly! This morning I finished up my tax forms on TurboTax and got squared away with the US government, which feels pretty good.

 

[Happy hen lover]

Yep. @Happy_Hen
I just love growing tomatoes. I have full shelves of sauce and puree, and ketchup.
And I'll plant 25 more tomato plants this spring. (usually 40 or 50, but I'm cutting WAY back)

Ba ha ha Thanks for confirming Withr . I knew it was real!!! Maybe I'll just grow some cherry ones to snack on while in garden, and maybe one for slicing , and I could grow some to give away? !!! Yep it's real!