Manure

I have access to aged manure, so I put a layer of manure on all of my beds to tuck them in for the winter. Of course, first I weed the beds then layer the manure around the plants.

I also have cut our long grass and placed the cuttings around my tomatoes plants to get a few more weeks of the season. Actually I have greens tomatoes that I thought I would pick some and the others try to extend the season a bit longer. The radishes seems to be taking off and the radish is a bit drier but still has a nice flavor for salad.

I love seeing the pumpkin stands along side of the road. There's a can or jar for the fees of the pumpkins near the home - festive displays for Halloween or autumn.

I have been researching snow fences that reduces the winds, so the snow does not drift. Since the west is where the lake is located, we will place the snow fence along the west side so the drifting of snow is removed from our driveway.

People are telling me that we should have a first snow fall in November, with a possibility of a dusting in October - wow.

Our barn with the two horses needs a bit of work before the winter sets in, like the door needs to be able to close and anchoring the overhead doors - one door is very light and the other door is an original. Obviously the barn is not air tight, but it is standing.