Today Pat and I decided to assemble and install the Wester Red Cedar planting beds. It rained off and on as a front moved thru the area but the sun finally came out so we could get some work accomplished. I arranged with our local Arborist to deliver some amended topsoil when we return the the Creek on or about April 16th. 15yards of soil will be delivered and we will try to have it placed as close to the planters as possible but the tractor with the loader will do most of the work. While were in Richmond next week will check on vegetable plants.
Pat ordered from Natural Yards raised bed planters (5) made from cedar which she is putting adjacent to the garage. Raised beds are planters with open bottoms so plant roots can penetrate the ground below. Soil capacity and flexible design make raised beds ideal for vegetable gardens on lawn, bare dirt and rocky soil. Optional planter bottoms provide soil drainage for gardens. Now the work begins.
Last year we had the grass cut because we were not sure how often we would be a the Rivah house. With the grass cutting season beginning in mid-April and extending to mid-October the cost mounts up quickly and in addition we need to bush-hog the reed grasses along the march 3 times to keep the invasive reeds from consuming our property.
My plan was to purchase a used tractor and a 60″ finish mower deck and take over the duties. In addition this would provide a tractor with a loader to keep the 600′ of driveway in order. Were planning on a big garden next spring when we move permanently to New Point.
After muck investigation I found that guys in Virginia do not like to part with their toys and buying a used tractor was going to mean a trip to PA, TX or IL for the inspection and then hire a trucker to transport to VA. I would still have a tractor that was used I did find some with low hours of use, but you ned know how it was treated and maintained.
One evening we were coming back from an exploratory ride through Middlesex County and we passed Fleet Brothers a well established dealer of Massey Ferguson tractor in the area. I stopped for a quick one over and then did some research in the the models and options available. I returned a few days later after talking with John Fleet III about potential models. Three trips later I brought Pat along to help with the final decision. The purchase was made on March 25, 2016 with a handshake and I took delivery on the 30th.
These blossoms range from dark pink to burgundy.These blossoms range from almost white to pink.
While cutting the grass I noticed that the two mature Blue Berry bushes on the east side of the garage appear to be two different varieties. Not sure of the actual variety, will require a bit of detective work but you can see the difference in the blossoms.
accomplished. I arranged with our local Arborist to deliver some amended topsoil when we return the the Creek on or about April 16th. 15yards of soil will be delivered and we will try to have it placed as close to the planters as possible but the tractor with the loader will do most of the work. While were in Richmond next week will check on vegetable plants.
