General Planning for the Upcoming Season

[Mini Horses]

I think many of us are -- need to be -- reviewing life. Hoping this better weather continues here at my farm! I have been having a heavier work schedule, earlier than norm, and can't say that I'm liking it. I do like the paychecks! And I have 3 months of "busy season" left. But I'm using this bonus $$ to good advantage.

Biggest concern is getting my garden going, some extra planting for fall/winter farm income and animal feed. If it would slack raining I'd be feeling better about it!
Thinking I'd like to get a load of topsoil...fill winter mud holes in yards, fill containers for some plantings, etc. Have a tiny list of a few seed I want, will order this weekend. Would love to start some seed next week!! Would love a great garden, and time to enjoy it this year....my summer work off farm slows dramatically in summer, so I need to use the time here.

For spring, I have a fence project planned.....should have the rolls of fence coming in within next 30 days. That will be a welcome event for some goat areas. With animals, fence is a constant!!!

I am going to hot wire everyone OUT of my garden!!!!!!! The fence is up, not the hot.😁

 

[CrealCritter]

For gardening doing the usual, not much if anything "new". Still plan on fence and sheep. But there's lots of other things to do this upcoming season.

I did take a look in the soul searching mirror pre say. I didn't like what I seen. So I've personally committed to improving myself this upcoming season. However long that season may be...

 

[baymule]

1. It is very true most guys do not like change. But loving re-assurance and a little logical conversation goes a long long ways towards gaining cooperation and even commitment twords a common goal.

We have had conversations and he can see that this house is unsustainable. He is not seeing the future the same way I am. I will outlive him, he is 10 years older. Then I'll be on my own and I want things to be as easy on me as I can make it.

 

[Mini Horses]

@baymule any chance you could/would consider building a house to replace your current home? Of course, you may have a better option for both land and location.

Then, there's the DD and grands moving around.....I suspect that they may move a few more times, somewhere. Youngsters! At some point, we get over it and stay put! 😁.


I'm going to work my garden area another year or so, milk the goats and smell the roses.....right here! Of course, I'd have to plant roses! Maybe just smell apple blossoms....

 

[wyoDreamer]

@SprigOfTheLivingDead Do you have a tractor to run a rear tine tiller, or are you looking for a walk behind? We bought a King Cutter tiller for my LS tractor and love it! It has enough power to rip through the pasture sod and with a little disking we have cleared areas for wildlife plantings.

We just ordered 2 Montmorency Tart Cherry trees to plant this spring. I had planted one about 3 years ago but my husband dropped a pine tree on it and broke the top off, then last summer he mowed the new growth down. Hopefully, I have better luck with these 2 trees.

I had planted a hedge row of Nanking Cherries at one of our previous houses, but while we were on vacation one week, our neighbor did a favor and mowed our lawn. He was so proud to be able to mow down the "weeds" along the camper without hitting the camper I just didn't have the heart to tell him that it was a hedge of cherries. There were cherries spread across the yard to 20 feet out, lol.

 

[flowerbug]

@SprigOfTheLivingDead Do you have a tractor to run a rear tine tiller, or are you looking for a walk behind? We bought a King Cutter tiller for my LS tractor and love it! It has enough power to rip through the pasture sod and with a little disking we have cleared areas for wildlife plantings.

We just ordered 2 Montmorency Tart Cherry trees to plant this spring. I had planted one about 3 years ago but my husband dropped a pine tree on it and broke the top off, then last summer he mowed the new growth down. Hopefully, I have better luck with these 2 trees.

I had planted a hedge row of Nanking Cherries at one of our previous houses, but while we were on vacation one week, our neighbor did a favor and mowed our lawn. He was so proud to be able to mow down the "weeds" along the camper without hitting the camper I just didn't have the heart to tell him that it was a hedge of cherries. There were cherries spread across the yard to 20 feet out, lol.

yeah, i've had neighbors remove an entire hedge of golden raspberry plants thinking they were thorn bushes. they were good eating while they lasted.

this coming season put a metal stake with a flag near the plants so it is always visible and talk to anyone who might be doing any yardwork to make sure they don't ruin your efforts and $.

 

[CrealCritter]

1. It is very true most guys do not like change. But loving re-assurance and a little logical conversation goes a long long ways towards gaining cooperation and even commitment twords a common goal.

We have had conversations and he can see that this house is unsustainable. He is not seeing the future the same way I am. I will outlive him, he is 10 years older. Then I'll be on my own and I want things to be as easy on me as I can make it.

Everyone is different, with unique circumstances. It's because of this, I like people and find them interesting. Truth is... We all have to do what works for ourselves, our families and those around us.

 

[Mini Horses]

Since I mentioned apple blossoms, I went out to very quickly check the two trees. Looks like I may have buds to leaf soon. Will do a better inspection this weekend when I have more time. Last two years no fruits due to weather. It looks better for possible plums and apples since we didn't get the week of heat in Feb to make them leaf and bloom, then killing storms to destroy blooms.

I'm hopeful. 😁 🤔