Well, after that gorgeous sunny weekend it rained non stop for over a week. It is hard to be motivated to go work outside when you get soaked and cold in a few minutes. We did chop a 3rd tree down (we have 5 to cut down along the back fence - we are putting garden beds with fruit trees and some berries there instead). Nathan also shovelled loads and loads of wood chips and made our back deck area look great!
Even the turkey barn was improved by a little wood chip garden bed. We are in the process of predator-proofing it so that it will be a safe turkey house. Unfortunately, Nathan shovelled so many loads of wood chips that his arm got completely swollen with something (according to google) called "intersection syndrome".
Finally, the sun came out yesterday and we got to work pruning our fruit trees, landscape fabric covering and mulching the raspberry bed (grass likes to try and take it over) and letting the sheep out to graze in the driveway. Phillip was leaping straight up in the air over and over...but it was impossible to catch on camera!
Farm dogs hiding from the rain last week (and looking for rats):
Farm dog retired for the evening with her essentials (on her orthopedic bed by the fire): tiny piece of a stuffy, a dirty sock, bone collection, favourite squeaky stick, old ratty rope, and mega kong. Surround yourself with things you love!
Good advice!
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