We are having a really pleasant and warm spring this year! The beans I sowed a couple of weeks ago are all popping through and reaching for the sky. It feels like it will be a great summer :)
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So, how do I get my garden beds dug over ready for planting while recovering from a bad back strain? Without causing more problems? There is a wonderful organisation called WWOOF, which stands for Willing Workers On Organic Farms. The idea is that people wanting to experience other cultures, contribute to organic agriculture and learn along the way will visit and help four or five hours a day, in return for accommodation and meals. Or, from my point of view, great young people will come and provide company, music and laughter in my home in return for me letting them work in my garden. What a deal, I signed up, and within a week I have new friends from Germany. Of course you cannot come to Bluff without a picture at the sign which marks the beginning of the highway. Just look how good this garden bed is looking. I have had a great time, and my garden is back up to date! And my back is feeling great again! It has been that sort of month....early spring, time to get cracking in the garden, and warm this year. Brussels Sprouts are finished, running up to seed as you can see. Should be getting beds ready for summer crops, but a back strain has laid me low for three weeks. And life has been challenging and sad in all sorts of ways. A busy couple of weeks lie ahead I think! |
AuthorSteve Mitchell has had a varied and busy career including stints as a carpenter and builder, police constable, air traffic controller, commercial pilot and businessman, almost always more than one thing at the same time. Seeking a simpler life, he came to Bluff, the southernmost town in New Zealand, and for the first five years lived simply and happily in a 115 year old historic home, with half an acre of developing garden and orchard. Now very happily married to the most amazing lady, Steve lives in nearby Invercargill, gardening, photographing and playing music. He still works in the Aerospace Industry, and he is very grateful to his Creator! Categories
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