Finally

When I woke up this morning, I was expecting another wet one. But I was delighted when I walked out back to see a perfect gardening day.


Of course, I had take care of someone before I got started, so we took Goliath for a long 2 mile walk. He proceeded to get good and messy by running through every puddle and trying to jump into a creek. He is always so happy when he his muddy. Once we got back to the house, Matt picked him up only to have him drip about a half-cup of water down his front. Much to Goliath's dismay, Matt immediately gave him a bath.

After everyone was clean and dry, I went outside to take some measurements for the vegetable bed and Matt got ready to go on a 50 mile bike ride. Since I cannot dig out plants without his help since my back is still a little sore, I was able to catch up on some reading while I waited for him to return.

I was able to help by pulling out what should be the state plant of Ohio: wild onions. They are all over this part of the yard. I think that is because we haven't done much with this area for almost three years. I have been trying to figure out what I wanted to do with it and just let nature take over. She wasted no time. But, I have to say, the soil is fantastic, loamy, and dark in this section. Our yard is composed of typical central Ohio clay soil, so this was a welcome surprise. Even though, I am going to have to create raised beds for the vegetables since this area has a significant slope. By the time we quit for the evening, I think about one-third of the bed was cleared out.

Currently, Matt and Goliath have fallen asleep while watching a hockey playoff game. I guess they both put in a full day. Too bad for them that we will have to repeat the same thing tomorrow.