Poop on Mothers Day???

Oh my what a wonderful Mothers Day we had here on our Bit of soil. The weather was pleasant and calm. I am very blessed to have such wonderful kids and a terrific husband. We visited each of our moms and even was able to shovel up some ready to spread horse manure. Yup that's right, I needed some for the garden and raised beds so while visiting hubby's mom we loaded up a truck load. I am truly blessed that everyone was willing to help with this not so neat chore.
We came home and spreaded the free fertilizer where it needed to be. We went and visited my mom when she got off of work and of course came back home to finish up our weekend chores before bed time. Yes mothers day was wonderful.
The kids and hubby also showered me with much needed gifts. First all the hugs and love I ever need. Hubby also took the kids to the store before Mothers day and built me a couple of small planters. They are special to me because they are made by them. They gave them to me early in the day, also was gifted a new short handled shovel, garden hose sprayer, flowers ( rose bush, marigolds, pansies) The kids all pitched in and helped me plant the bush and flowers. Everything was wonderful.

Hardy Kiwi- May update

As you can see the kiwi seedlings are growing slowly but steadly. They now have 4 true leaves on them and all 6 are still alive. I had to transplant them into single small pots for themselves own space. In another month or so I will place them into bigger pots. They will need to be inside for this winter to make sure the roots do not freeze. Even with the slow growth the kiwi seedlings are healthy and from what i have read they tend to grow at a slow yet steadly pace.

Friday movie night

Love Comes Softly - Is the first to a great series of movies that reminds me a bit of the Little House on the Prairie. The movie shows how you can do anything as long as your willing to learn. Also shows how God has control and all we can do is ask that we are strong enough to endure whatever comes our way. Its a great movie..... wait its a great family movie. The kids could not take there eyes off the TV all through this one. I hope you have a chance to view it and when you do please leave a post and let me know what you think. Have a great night.

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY to all Moms - whether you have human kids or furry ones!!!!

How to tell that the last frost has passed?

You can almost sit down.

Okay so I have said it before, several months ago, that we will have a last frost but not when expected. We have not had a frost here for several weeks. I think all the rain has made the frost not happen. I am happy , that just means more work for me a little sooner then expected but I am pleased. Pleased to have almost everything in the ground. If the rain would just stop for a few days I could get everything planted and let the rain do the rest. But no such luck. I have been going out every morning and planting as much as I could until the rain starts later on in the day. We have about 33 tomato plants in the ground as well as 25 pepper plants. There is still plenty more that needs to be planted. But it too must be done according to the weather.

FIrst harvest of 2009

Our Radish's!!! Do this day we have had 4 ounces out of the raised beds. They are so yummy. Can't wait for more things to get ready to eat. The kids all actually tried them and they said "mom they are different from last years". Last years were really spicy hot so I tried to tame the nip a bit. Seems like I triumphed over that hurdle.

Is it May already?

I can remember just a few short weeks ago begging for Spring to come and shine it's loving sunshine down on our yard. Much to my surprise it has come and come with hot weather and much needed rain. Most of our garden and raised beds are planted and all of the veggies are growing beautifully. The peas are starting to climb the trellis I made for them and the cucumbers are peaking through the ground. I know it seems early to have all this out and planted on the first day of May but I believe, as previously mentioned on my garden journal on FGers site, the last frost is gone. But if the threat comes honking down upon us we are well prepared.

Today is raining and expected to rain on the Derby tomorrow as well. It seems it rains every year on the Derby. The rain is more then welcomed in our yard as our 2 rain barrels are depleted through the 80+ degree tempts earlier this week. They both are about half full now.

Much like all my other month to month updates I try to tell you about how well or poorly the things are growing around here. The carrots finally are showing there green tops and the radishes should be able to pluck out of the ground in a couple of weeks. With any luck they will be ready before the really hot and humid weather comes to stay. We now have 7 rows of potatoes planted and they all are showing off there green tops just above ground level. All the beans have sprouted as well as the squash, cukes and zukes. Lettuce and spinach are growing with leaps and bounds every day. Oh I can't wait for the green salad that we grew on our own land. Most excitingly the peanuts have sprouted and the kiwi have 3 true leaves on them. The kiwi are growing slowly but all the research I have done on growing them, they are a slow growing vine. I need to find a better way to grow the celery as they were doing great until the rain beat the little things in the ground a bit more then they should be. They might come back but like I said this is a year of trials. Cabbage and brussel sprouts are doing great as well as the onions.

Also on another side of the "bit" hubby started his new job today. He was a bit nervous this morning but he is a hard worker and I know he will do fine.

The kids planted there pumpkin patch and they have yet to sprout but I know with the kids' caring hearts they will grow and flourish. So I believe it is 27 days of school left which I will be thankful when they get to have a bit of a summer vacation. Although it will be short I am sure we can have some fun during the break.
Not much more has happened in the month of April, other then the day to day events that keep us busy and content at the same time. Have a great month of May!!!

Tomorrow is Derby Day!

So tomorrow is the 135th Kentucky Derby. As like any other year we will not be attending. My hope for tomorrow that all the horses and jockey's have a safe race and may the.... ummm... fastest horse win. I will not say the best horse because to get that far and actually be in the Derby my opinion is that they are all the best horses. So congrats to them, for having the opportunity to be apart of history!!!