The chickens are truly determined to roost on the roof. Even though I blocked the whole roof from all sides, the two Wyandotts managed to push through the second section of the roof which is not really attached just laid on top of the first section. So I had to mull over the situation again, and hopefully I have it fixed this time. Otherwise I may need to start from scratch on the boxes. I think if it doesn't go, we will just build an external box where the egg door is. That way they get the full window back, they can't possibly roost on top and we already have a hole ready to go.
Harvested some beans and lettuce. The lettuce is definitely on the way out, almost all of the heads are bolting. Lots of weeding still to do. The middle beds succession of beans is coming up.
Actually got to eat some raspberries today. They were small but sweet. I think we may need to water that bed a little more as they are ripening now. Milo ate most of them, and was sad to see there were not more ready. But good things come to those who wait, and it's worth not having to pay $10 a pound for them.
Our cucumbers are starting to get big on a couple plants. We have several varieties so not all are at the same stage. We managed to get the trellis all ready to go, so they can climb to their hearts content. The tomatoes are producing fruit pretty well, lots of little green guys. I hope we are ready for the avalanche when it comes. We have good plans, but who knows how it will work. We'll get a good feel this year for how many plants really make sense for a small family. We're mostly planning on making and freezing sauce and paste and hopefully having a solar drier ready to go for the romas. The peppers are still looking fairly petit, but they do have flowers on them, so something is happening. Hopefully they will produce as well.
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