Tilling

We tilled for several hours today and then tilled in a huge pile of leaves we had waiting for the soil also. It still is not complete. Hopefully tomorrow.........

A BEARY MERRY VISITOR

This is the time of year that most of us living in the north country know not load up the bird feeders and have due diligence in providing the proper disposal of the trash. If you do not you end up with some unwanted visitors. One neighbor loves her birds and feeds them and our unwanted visitor daily. This morning I found these tracks in our freshly raked top soil (that was ready to be seeded). After closer examination of all of the prints (plus a visual early

this morning) we ascertained Momma Bear weighed approximately 200-225 pounds and had her three cubs tagging along. Thank you Sheryl for the use of your hand in this picture so others can see the size of one of her paws.

So as I continue to clean up the flowerbeds at Kilburn Place, I have to stop and reminisce of my childhood. Henry and Elizabeth Berendse were my neighbors and surrogate grandparents growing up. Both were master gardeners and I’m sure instilled their love of the dirt and all the beautiful things it can give us on me. One of my favorites growing up in Elizabeth’s Secret Garden was the Forget-Me-Nots. So this is in memory of them.

The hosta bed in the front is thoroughly cleaned up and edged. The area is beginning to take some form and color instead of the usual overgrown jungle that the neighborhood had grown accustom to viewing.

I know we don’t divide irises until August. But the husband mowed that corner of the bed not knowing what it was. So I started that task yesterday and finished it today. It also felt great to share some with my friend, Mary, who had stopped by. At least they will be good and rooted for next year.

Heavy rains yesterday kept us from doing a final tilling of the vege bed today. Although we had a few light sprinkles today (nothing that kept me from working), the sun is now out in full force. The same is expected for tomorrow and that Troy Built Pony is gased up and ready to dig it up.

DODGING RAINDROPS

It is sprinkling off and on this morning. The better half ran the grading rake over the completed yard restoration area last night and it looks beautiful. Thanks Dodge Construction for a very professional and neat job.

I was woken to the news that the 300 lb momma bear and her 3 cubs had spent some fun time destroying a bird feeder in our own yard. They also left some trash that must have come from a neighbors’ trash container. She also checked to see if there was anything in my cooler on the deck. They are extremely smart and resourceful.

I’m going out to clean that up. I still have a clump of blackberry runners inching (should I say by the foot) into the yard that need to be cleaned out. If only the heavy rain will hold off I may get that accomplished today also.

The vege garden area is one step closer to being tilled and planted. It is finally warming up and drying out enough here in these parts! Now the side entrance to Kilburn Place is really beginning to show some spring color and life.