
We bought a tractor late last summer and with the ditching attachment I plan to redig some of our irrigation ditches and add some more. Our goal this summer is to keep irrigation water off the lavender. There is a lot to learn about using a tractor and we are still learning. We will use it for tilling and mowing the pasture once a year too.
Although its nice to get an early start and get some trimming, weeding and cleaning done during this winter month, we need to realize that in Colorado most of our snowfall happens during the month of March. We have to guard our excitement about summer but in the meantime its nice to work hard and then have a glass of wine on the deck to celebrate.
We do have some big plans though for summer. I hope to have a few farm dinners and farm facials.
It should continue to be warm and we will do another work day on Saturday. We do take volunteers on our farm so if you want to be on our volunteer list, let us know.
I love gardening. I picked up my first seeds of the season but it will be awhile before I plant them. Thanks for sharing.
The weather here on the East coast has been extremely mild too. I can't wait to start working out in the gardens!
What variety of lavender are you growing? I've been testing different varieties for making lavender wands, and I'm looking for one that has long flower stems.