After preparing the soil by turning it over and picking out the weeds, #farm-mom gets busy planting the very first seeds in the garden. Being that peas can stand up to cold temperatures, it is always the first seed to go into the ground.
Spring has finally arrived. 😎
We plant two different kind of peas, Sugar Snap and Oregon Sugar Pod.
The Sugar Snap's pod is a delicacy. They are great in salads, and stir fry dishes.
Pick them early, when the peas are still very small, and the pod will be tender as ever.
Many of the pods we will let grow, and pluck those wonderful little green gems from the husk.
At this point the peas are prime, and the pods are added to our compost pile.
With the earth ready, willing, and able, it is time to fill the holes.
By taking the handle of a shovel, we were able to make small impressions in the garden, which would conceal the seeds.
No bending over for this maneuver, that always puts a 😁 on my face.
The pea seeds will be planted at a depth of no more than 1 in.
They can be planted as close as 2 in. from one another.
With this 50 foot stretch of garden planted we will cover the seeds with a light sprinkle of dirt, and softly pat down.
This requires some bending. 😢 Well it's good for the core.
Having had a problem with the rabbits eating the vines of the peas, before they ever reached the wire mesh, I came up with a pretty cool way to keep them out.
Totally organic, cheep, and fun to do. Why not think out of the box.
Using resources from the farm, we gathered a bunch of young saplings, growing under the forest canopy.
Being so young, they are as malleable as ever, which make them easy to snip and use.
By early evening, I felt as though I had resolved the bunny problem.
Truth be told, it was either this little picked fence, or I'm afraid the bunny would have made it to the dinner table.
It probably would have tasted great after consuming a diet FIT and GROWN for HUMANS.
How do you like my matching garments, Versachieee would be jealous.
After wearing a tie for about 182 days a year, and straight up work clothing for the other 180 days, I now dress for both comfort and STYLE.
hope you enjoyed! thebigsweed
