I was just thinking how blessed we are to live in our country. We have our share of problems but we do have our rights and freedoms. How fortunate we are to just jump in our car and run down to the grocery store where there is a bounty of food. As I contemplate my goals for my garden, I am glad I don’t have to depend on it to feed my family.

I told you I have six chickens. Well, my chicken yard was 60×40 and I decided since I don’t really want more chickens (get plenty of eggs with five hens), I would use part of their yard for a garden. We moved one side of the fence to make the chicken yard 20×40 and will use the remaining area for a garden. Afterall, the area is already weeded and fertilized. My neighbor is supplying me with horse manure and discarded hay to work into the soil, too. I have sandy soil. My sisters Sandy and Jeannie, in Newport, NC has beautiful dark black soil and can grow anything. I am jealous.

I actually started a compost bin last year but haven’t done much with it. I throw stuff in it but I definitely need to rotate and flip the contents. I am hoping to make some of that dark black soil I love. lol

Take some time for yourself to sit on your porch (if you have one) and enjoy a cup of coffee or tea and watch the sun come up. That peaceful time will make your day start off great. Try not to think about problems or how much you have to do today…just relax.