In between the near-daily rain last week, I got the garden beds prepped for the season. I had some free County-supplied mulch in a pile for 2 years, and it composted nicely. The stuff was like fine leaf-mould. So I added 3" to each of my beds
I took pictures of doing one of my 6 raised beds. Here is the composted mulch on top...
I added slow-release organic fertilizer. I blend it from 2 sources, but it is about 10-10-10. Then I turned the soil, twice, with a spading fork.
Then leveled it with a rake and tamped it lightly.
Consider it repeated 5 times for the other beds. I love the rake I found a few years ago. Its not a "bow" rake. This is a "leveling" rake. It is exactly 24" wide (useful for measuring) and has a straight bar on the back to make everything smooth and even.
As soon as the weather is right (about another week), I am ready for the tomatoes, peppers, melons, etc! Meanwhile, I am hardening off the seedlings. One hour the first day, 2 hours the next, etc til 8 good sun hours. I can hardly wait...
1 comment:
I envy you the rain. We are in a drought here.
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