Puttin the Garden to Bed

Honestly, It is shameful how I treated garden at the end of the season last year. And none of this "Well Libby, you were planning a wedding" business (which went over wonderfully, by the way, pics to come), no, this was inexcusable. Leaving fruits on the vines in the ground? None of the fertile soil covered from the elements? The last row of beets laying in disappointing anticipation of a canning session that would never come? Come on Libby,you, of all people should know better.

The time of atonement has come. Today I have loved my garden the way it has always needed to be loved. I started my own compost pile, complete with dead leaves from last fall, tomato plant carcasses and rotting squash. It is beautiful. I disposed of all weeds in my raised beds, turned the soil, and laid a fresh blanket of dead leaves on top to keep moisture in till spring. I don't want to brag, but it is amazing.


Faithful watchdogs, Bruno and Bella


These are some sweet weeds which came out in one pull. There is something extremely gratifying about weeding in moist soil.


First of three beds done, all of which were completed before the snow fell tonight.
Divine intervention leading to perfect timing.


I love compost.