We finally started our fence project which puts me one step closer to my garden expansion. I love saying "WE" even when "I" didn't really do the bulk of the work. If "I" do even one thing, then that qualifies as a "WE" situation. So just to clarify, when I say "WE", I really mean "Gene" but anyway, you get the picture.
Part of our fence has required a makeover since we moved in but the project was pushed back several times for one reason or another. As my garden expansion is imminent, it was necessary to replace the fence and place the gate in a more functional position. A few months back, I took a picture of our existing fence, drew in the new gate location flanked by brick columns and presented it to Gene for approval. He didn't say anything at the time but when the fence project came back up I realized that he was paying attention.
Over the course of six days, "WE" built two brick columns, installed new wood posts, added framing and attached the individual fence boards. The entry gate was crafted and we decided to do a stone accent to really set off the brick columns. I can truly say that "WE" really did a nice job.
While the fence project was in the works, I also did some things in my existing garden. Gene has placed a ban on fish emulsion because he can't stand the smell. On Monday afternoon I put compost around all of the plants and used the last bit of fish emulsion. I also put in twelve more strawberry plants and added two types of basil to my small herb plot. That evening I rode over to the community garden at Hotchkiss Field to do a little work and also meet up with Dominic from Shalom Farm and Claire, the new intern. I guess the rain followed me because as soon as I greeted everyone, the showers came rushing down on us. Needless to say, I didn't do any work in the Hotchkiss garden but I was able to snap a few pictures of Ms. Ida (community resident) and Claire planting seed bombs.
It also rained on Tuesday which was fine by me as I wasn't feeling the best. I spent the evening enjoying recent book purchases - 'American Grown - The Story of the White House Kitchen Garden and Gardens Across America' by First Lady Michelle Obama and 'From Seed to Skillet' by Jimmy Williams and Susan Heeger. I loved them both and am sure to spend many evenings over the next few months reading through them.
On Wednesday, I helped Gene shovel sand off the back of his truck (my exercise for the day), researched options for compost delivery and decided to hold off on any further garden work until the weekend.
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