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My little house is built on what is basically a basalt mesa. Whatever top soil I have is mostly either black, sticky clay or mulch that has clearly been imported. Dig 6" down and the shovel hits bedrock. I have wanted to add depth to my vegetable and flower beds since the first time my shovel clanked against basalt. Yesterday I pounded some shakes into the ground along the border so the area could hold more soil. I looked at them overnight and decided they were way too high. So, this morning I took them all out, set up my Skil saw and sawed 8" off the thin ends. They look much better at this height. I like the way the shingles seem to be a reflection of my fence. It fits well with the already weathered look. Plus, I used the sawed-off portions of the shingles to edge another area as well as to enclose my potato bed. I even planted my potatos!
Even though it will likely rain next week (and water the potatos & sweet peas I planted) it looks like Spring in upon us. My plum tree has a billion little buds on the branches and the daffodils are blooming in the front planter. Now, if I could just keep the deer from eating my tulips before they bloom, I would have many lovely blossoms to see.
Late this afternoon I had a furry visitor to my backyard. I have seen this kitty walking on my fence before, but I have never seen him/her actually in my yard. The kitty strolled around for awhile and didn't really run from me, but also wouldn't come to be petted. I retreated to my kitchen and looked out the window a few minutes later to see him/her curled up on top of a shell covered pot. I snapped this photo thru my kitchen window. This does not bode well for growing flowers in that pot this summer. The photo, however, will make a lovely greeting card.
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