Today didn’t see a whole lot in terms of garden progress. There are a lot of other things to be done in a yard in the Spring - including finally anchoring our swingset after living here for 2.5 years. But who’s counting, right?
One of the “problems” of building a wooden frame, is that it will eventually rot. Therefore, it is suggested that one protects the wood in the garden boxes. It is especially important to protect the inside walls of the boxes, as they will be in constant contact with the yummy assortment of vegetable food (and worms, should they grace us with their presence). Mike was a bit puzzled as to how to protect the wood, as whatever is in the wood can, and will, leach into the “soil” and then into our food.
A couple of weeks back, after much contemplation, Mike arrived at the perfect solution: shellac! “After all,” said Mike, “we eat shellac all the time.”
Here’s hoping it gives our veggies a long lasting lustrous sheen. Mmmmmmm, shellac.
You’ll note that while we’re adding to the flora in out backyard, we also strive to at least entertain the fauna. This little buggy was so focused on Mike’s progress he took no notice of me nearly knocking him off his post whilst photographing him.
Foreman Bug
The last endeavor of today is laying the weed block/landscaping fabric (should I be alarmed that I nearly always write landscraping initially?).
Mike simply stapled a single layer of weed block to the base of each box, as the weight of the plant food will keep them firmly in place. Our sons were quite eager to be helpful. Or at least present…
Apparently I took too many photos today.
Can you feel the love?
Fun project! And seems like you’re in good hands … the foreman looks quite capable.