Spring is here in full force now. We've still had a lot of wet dreary days, and a goodly share of cold weather but this will assure the pasture stays green longer this summer!
The garden is coming along, despite the massive neglect this year. It hasn't all been recovered from the weeds and grass growing in it, but we've still been able to clear out and plant a bunch of areas. The peas I planted at the beginning of March are starting to flower now, and the radishes are going to be ready soon. We have the occasional artichoke ripening, with what looks like many more on the way. The potatoes are all up and doing great, there should be a good crop this year. Same with the carrots that were planted back in March. The overwintered garlic and walking onions are doing great, as are the perennial herbs and strawberries! I just got three tomato starts planted in there yesterday, also.
The cherry tree that the goats didnt eat and both almond trees have set fruit this year. The pomegranate and plum trees still haven't begun producing yet. The fig tree looks poorly also, I may remove it altogether later this year.
The pasture is overgrown and going to seed, but it has been too wet to let the stock out on it to graze. Yesterday I finally had an opportunity to fix the section of fence in there the goats had gone through, and let everyone out for some fresh grass. Missy is really enjoying it!!
About half the turkeys have been loose and running around making everyone insane this year, they get really bad-tempered during breeding season! It looks like things are starting to settle down on the turkey front, as they have laid eggs and most of the hens are now sitting on nests. Here are two rogue nests that are being occupied by the red hens.
That's about it for April happenings, I am sure I'm forgetting some stuff but got most of it blogged for the month. Opal should be due mid-May, and I am really hoping to have the time to milk her this year. We'll see how that goes, I actually briefly considered bringing her with me to town and back so i can keep up a milking schedule this year...but that might be too much stress on her!
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