Planting, planting, weeding, and planting

I think that we are finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel as far as planting goes. We've been planting and transplanting throughout the past few weeks inside the high tunnels but have just started planting outside this last week since this spring has been so cold and wet. The garden across the creek currently takes about 30 minutes to reach via the county road (driving) since the 'creek' is too high to cross...thankfully Steve and Mona are getting a boat tomorrow so we should be able to just jump in the boat and motor across to the other side in less than 5 minutes!! :)

Last Sunday and Monday we did some marathon planting days across the creek planting corn, potatoes, peppers, melons, herbs, cucumbers, brussel sprouts, cabbage, broccoli, lettuce, squash, and....other stuff I'm forgetting. It is AMAZING how exhausting planting can be...up, down, squat, up, dig, walk back to get more seed, break up clay...etc, etc...then you add in the sun and whew- what a tiring day!!

Well, apparently I didn't have enough planting because I decided to do a mini garden at the trailer we are staying in... it really is mini though- just 3 tomato plants, one pepper plant, some basil, cilantro, and parsley... I just hope that the grasshoppers don't eat them all!!!

While we were planting today there was a photographer from 'The Sheridan Press' who came out to the farm to take our pictures for an article they are running next week on the decrease of agricultural land in the county. Jake and I were interviewed last week as was Mona and Carol in regards to their CSA (community supported agriculture). It was a little strange being followed around, having photos taken at all angles while planting...I'm sure he ended up with a few cleavage or bum crack shots with all the bending over we were doing (but hopefully he'll leave those out)... geez, who thought I'd be wishing for knee pads in a job...

I'd have to say that I'm getting more and more used to being 'away from it all' out in the country...seeing deer, antelope, birds...breathing clean air...listening to the sounds of nature instead of the sounds of civilization...and seeing amazing rainbows- from end to end.  It should be interesting to see where we end up come September....  (according to the poll Hawaii is in the lead)