cat ranch

first spring project…

was raised beds!  we sell kits at work so i had the guys build some and they look great.  these are 4’x6’ and are made out of pressure treated lumber.  i was wary of using pt wood but the studies i’ve read are that the chemicals leeching into the soil is so minimal that it’s not an issue.  i’m still thinking of going back in and lining with plastic or flashing.

i’m super excited, i’ve wanted raised beds for so long.  they will be much better on my back.  not to mention that most of my soil is crap.  you can “control” the soil in raised beds. (drainage, fertilizer, weeds, moisture)  i’m also planning on putting a rain barrel or some device to use the water from that corner gutter to water the beds.

i planted garlic, red onions, red sails and romaine lettuce and broccoli.  now to keep the deer away…

major thanks to my dad and my awesome neighbor joseph.  he and his wife laura are the BEST neighbors.  plus he has a sweet tractor with a front bucket.  it comes in handy.