Comments on: Weekend update, spring is here for real edition

By: Kelly

Kelly — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 19:17:56 +0000

Angelina, we haven’t had too many predator problems. I’ve seen an opossum wandering around the hood, and we did have baby raccoons digging under last summer for about a week. We have a bunch of felled trees in the woods area and so just roll logs around the bottom, dig down a bit to make a trench wide enough to lay the logs in. So far so good. Moving them is easy. We just mount a 2×4 section on each corner like an arm, get a couple of burly neighbors to help us move it by lifting it about 6 or 8″ off the ground and inching our way along. The girls just follow along inside and squawk a bit, but we haven’t injured anyone thank goodness.

By: Angelina

Angelina — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 18:54:03 +0000

I love the way you are thinking. I am itching to get some stuff in the ground but must build all new raised beds first and must build a spot for the chickens too. How do you move yours around? I mean, how do you keep them safe from predators if you have a chicken tractor?

By: Jeanne

Jeanne — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 13:50:52 +0000

If you haven’t already you should really get in touch with the ACGA, who moved to Ohio a few years ago (they’re in Columbus). Tons of resources and great people. There are a couple of Ohio specific grant opportunities you can find on their website. Their resource guide kicks ass!

By: Darcy

Darcy — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 13:46:35 +0000

Exciting plans. I think grants are the way to go for coming up with $ to make your work paid instead of volunteer, but then I know nothing about it. I’m rooting for you!

By: debra

debra — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 12:09:32 +0000

Good morning! IWe have also increased our use of tissues around here. Time (actually past time) for Quercetin. Great about the possibilities for change!
I put in more peas and some chard. Maybe more later…….