I’ve only just realized how long it is since I last updated this blog! Not surprising really since the ground has been alternating between two feet of snow, solid frost and complete saturation since the beginning of December. We have managed to do some leaf clearing and a little pruning but that’s about it.
We still have the two chicks, can’t call them hens because Big Buff is definitely a bloke and Baby Buff has yet to lay so we still have our doubts but, apart from that, they’re doing well. This weekend – weather permitting – we’re planning to erect a roof between the garage and house that will serve as a bike store and somewhere the chicks can take shelter if anything big and nasty flies overhead. We’ve also made initial plans and priced up the materials needed to fence off a safe area for them before we start to restock. Our biggest problem will be sinking the posts. The house is built on bedrock – as the builders constantly reminded us when digging the foundations for the garage – so that could cause a few headaches.
Now to my seed dilemma! Should I shop online where there is a wider range available so I can get the exact types I want, or should I patronise local businesses by trawling round the nurseries and making do with my second or third choice? I’ll definitely be buying the plants that are too much hassle to grow from seed locally so maybe some online shopping is not really letting the side down.
Big and Baby Buff
P.S. If anyone can tell from this photo if Baby Buff is really a girl or boy, I’d be most grateful!
