Sunday was a productive day here at the Acres. It was warm, but not too warm. Somewhat sunny with a chance of rain for later in the day. We deciede that it was a perfect time to expand the garden. Last year Mr. B and I planted a small vegetable garden, a trial run. We enjoyed the garden and the homegrown produce; it would be a permanent fixture on our homestead. Over the course of the winter we came to the conclusion that we needed to expand, what we had was not going to be large enough. Our veggies were crowded last year. There were things we wanted more of and different vegetables we wanted to try our hand at growing. Approximately three times the size would do.
We measured, staked, and put down the twine. Then we got down to serious business. Cutting the grass with a spade, flipping the sod, rolling it, and shaking off the extra dirt. Six hours later as the first rain drops came down we were finished. We now have a garden roughly the size of a two car garage.
Every one pitched in and helped. Well everyone except Patty. She was busy keeping her siding warm. Gus laid in fresh dirt and supervised. Bernice followed along eating the sod, making it lighter for us to carry, and eating wormies. She also had the courtesy to fertilize along the way.
When we were finished I had dirt in places I didn't know was possible to. Mr. B and I both had that sense of accomplishment that comes from a hard day's work. And let me tell you we are both feeling it today.
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