Fruits of Our Labor

The first structure we built on our 9 acres was the tool shed.  (After it served its purpose for storing tools it became a chicken coop, then a mini art studio and is now a sauna!)  The second structure we built was this outbuilding that we call The Shop (pictured above).  On the ground floor is Ken's custom cabinetry workshop.  He is a true craftsman.  www.woodwrightworkshop.com  The upstairs portion is used for storage, although I imagine a remote guest quarters or art studio as another use for that space.  What I really want to write about today is the fabulous veggie garden that is adjacent to the shop.

Ken doesn't fool around.  This garden began with an excavation 2 feet below the surface for the purpose of lining the pit with chicken wire to prevent gophers before backfilling it.  Landscape fabric was laid under the gravel paths and new soil was brought in to fill the galvanized steel raised beds.  A drip-irrigation system was installed.  A fence with 2 gates was erected.  The irrigation system also runs past the veggie garden to the apple trees and raspberry canes.  The raspberries have just finished their mid-summer fruiting.  We will get a second, sweeter fall harvest.  This morning's work included assembling fruit pies for the freezer and baking one to eat tonight.  SWEET!

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