Spring and summer are an uncontrolled and busy time in the garden. Many plants and animals are young and full of promise but you just don’t know what to expect. A rough dry spell or intense heat can change quickly shift directions as can a patch of cool and misty days. It is a practice in patience and acceptance to plant seeds and look with hope to be able to harvest.

Thus far, things look rather good. The first harvest of berries is ready on the boysenberry vine. Two varieties of the hops rhizomes I planted in a narrow strip between our property line and the neighbors fence have sprouted! Very exciting! The bees are due for a check and the Langstroth Hive needs additional levels added.

The chicks are down to the Urban Sprouts flock only and a lovely flock it is. Other urban farming organizations shared the chicks with us. Three went to Edible Schoolyard and eleven went to Urban Tilth. Now we just need to complete the coop and move these ladies to their new permanent home.

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