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Across the Fence:  Big project  |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7957 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7957 Posts |
 Posted - Apr 12 2024 : 2:50:09 PM
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We have been making major changes in our backyard this week! We officially decided we wanted to expand our corral and keep our 2 heifers for breeding. We will also be putting in some feed pasture. We also made plans to expand my garden and put in some fruit trees. In all my excitement I forgot a before picture, but I found an older one that shows most of the yard we are working on.
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Just off the right side of the picture is where my garden was.
We have now torn down the garden gate and moved my raised boxes and brought in loads of compost to fill in where the pasture will go. We will be starting the fence tonight. I will keep you all updated!
Krista |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7957 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7957 Posts |
Posted - Apr 12 2024 : 2:52:58 PM
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Here is our more updated photo!
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
7389 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
7389 Posts |
Posted - Apr 12 2024 : 4:19:48 PM
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What a view Krista. I can see the world k you have done, it will be amazing!
Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Oregon
With Colorado on My Mind
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012, February 2018, September 2022
“My altars are My Mountains
and the Ocean.” Lord Byron”
When I am Old I Shall Wear Purple, I am Old now!!
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
2561 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
2561 Posts |
Posted - Apr 12 2024 : 6:03:45 PM
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Wow -- what a backyard with a great view. you will be rewarded for all your work.
Judith
7932 FGOTM 6/21
I'm old and I do wear purple |
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Dreamer42
True Blue Farmgirl
2833 Posts
April
Central
Oregon
USA
2833 Posts |
Posted - Apr 12 2024 : 10:03:33 PM
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Allot of work, Krista! BEAUTIFUL land you have there!
Dreamer42
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4533 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
4533 Posts |
Posted - Apr 13 2024 : 04:11:47 AM
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Good luck with everything!!
Farming in WI
Michele
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9659 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9659 Posts |
Posted - Apr 13 2024 : 04:51:07 AM
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Krista definitely a huge project! Imagine when it is done though and what a view! Awesome.
~Denise
Sister #43~
"I am a bookaholic and I have no desire to be cured." 
"Home is where we find comfort, security, memories, friendship, hospitality, and above all, family. It is the place that deserves our commitment and loyalty." William J. Bennett
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105
http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6835 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
6835 Posts |
Posted - Apr 13 2024 : 4:27:05 PM
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What a beautiful view and what a great new project to expand your new farm plans ! Good luck getting it all in place just the way you have dreamed it to be.
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
3529 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
3529 Posts |
Posted - Apr 14 2024 : 07:58:06 AM
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What a great garden you're going to have! And I'm so excited you're going to breed your cows :)
~Heather
“I would rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.” — George Washington
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7957 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7957 Posts |
Posted - Apr 15 2024 : 1:20:43 PM
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We are getting rained on today, so we aren't doing much outside. But we officially have all the fencing up! The cows are loving their doubled corral. And soon we will be expanding their shelter. We still have a lot of dirt to move around. All the garden boxes are ready to go and we put rock around them to help prevent walking in mud. All my fruit trees are in (they are hard to see in the picture). I choose a peach, a pear, and an apple tree. I also dug holes for 2 more rhubarb plants. Still so much work left, but I am very happy with how it's coming along!
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7957 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7957 Posts |
Posted - May 27 2024 : 6:47:58 PM
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We repurposed our old cattle fencing and t-posts as my new archway/ trellis. I only have one box done and need to do another half a box. I can not wait for later in the summer when it's full and beautiful!
You can also see my sweet calves enjoying their new space. They love being up by me when I am working in the garden.
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Jokamartell
True Blue Farmgirl
1943 Posts
Karen
Kennewick
WA
USA
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Posted - May 27 2024 : 7:02:42 PM
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Your hard work is paying off, Krista!! Congrats on setting your plan in motion! :)
Karen :)
To quote one of my past preschoolers “Not one of those Karens, but a good Karen”! Haha |
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
2561 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
2561 Posts |
Posted - May 27 2024 : 9:44:51 PM
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Imaging all the green beans, tomatoes and squash already
Judith
7932 FGOTM 6/21
I'm old and I do wear purple |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17444 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17444 Posts |
Posted - May 27 2024 : 10:50:46 PM
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Oh Krista,, Awesome.. next year at this time your Garden will be so productive.. just think of the shelves of jars of canned goodies,,,
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9659 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9659 Posts |
Posted - May 28 2024 : 02:45:38 AM
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Krista, your living a farmgirl's dream! You are going to be so busy with all that is ahead. But it will be good busy!
~Denise
Sister #43~
"I am a bookaholic and I have no desire to be cured."
"Home is where we find comfort, security, memories, friendship, hospitality, and above all, family. It is the place that deserves our commitment and loyalty." William J. Bennett
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105
http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7957 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7957 Posts |
Posted - May 29 2024 : 1:58:04 PM
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Thank you Karen!
Oh Judith, I am! It's getting so exciting. My peas are the first to start climbing.
Grace, that is what also makes me so excited. I hope I can have lots of canned goodies this year.
Denise, it's my dream. Each year I am able to get a little closer.
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7957 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7957 Posts |
Posted - Jun 07 2024 : 6:54:36 PM
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My second trellis is up and I also made a 2'x 2' square box to put my mint in. I just need the dirt and I will get my mint put in!
Krista |
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
2561 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
2561 Posts |
Posted - Jun 07 2024 : 8:08:42 PM
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good progress Krista. Make sure your mint will stay in its container. Ask me how I know :-)
Judith
7932 FGOTM 6/21
I'm old and I do wear purple |
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9659 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9659 Posts |
Posted - Jun 08 2024 : 03:10:49 AM
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Good idea to contain that mint. It spreads like wildfire. We can't seem to get rid of the stuff that was here when we moved in. It took over a whole flower bed.
~Denise
Sister #43~
"I am a bookaholic and I have no desire to be cured."
"Home is where we find comfort, security, memories, friendship, hospitality, and above all, family. It is the place that deserves our commitment and loyalty." William J. Bennett
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105
http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/
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Lacey
Chapter Guru & Sharpshooter
236 Posts
Rea
Davis
Ca
USA
236 Posts |
Posted - Jun 09 2024 : 1:31:56 PM
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Wow Krista your backyard is going to be stunning!
Rea Nakanishi
Farm Girl Of The Month Jan. 2022
“Action is the foundational key to all success.”
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Tumbleweed
True Blue Farmgirl
1045 Posts
Nancy
Texas
USA
1045 Posts |
Posted - Jun 09 2024 : 4:34:53 PM
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That's a lot of work done. It's the kind that gives you good sleep at night and keeps ya strong through the day. AND what a view !!!!!
TW
When life gives you more than you can stand.....kneel !
Grateful, Thankful and Blessed!
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7957 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7957 Posts |
Posted - Jun 10 2024 : 1:19:11 PM
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JUdith, I do have my mint box away from most of the garden. I decided to put it by the trees.
Denise, we are having that problem with morning glory this year. It's extremely frustrating. It's in the side flower garden.
Thank you, Rea.
I agree, Nancy. I still have so much to do. I look forward to when it's all complete.
Krista |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7957 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7957 Posts |
Posted - Jun 14 2024 : 2:10:36 PM
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My beautiful new rose has bloomed! I love how beautiful the orange is. Auntie MJ shared her Rosie The Riveter rose a couple years ago and I knew I needed one! I'm so happy to finally have one!
Krista |
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
2561 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
2561 Posts |
Posted - Jun 14 2024 : 2:12:44 PM
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How pretty! Did you grow it from a cutting?
Judith
7932 FGOTM 6/21, 6/24
I'm old and I do wear purple |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7957 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7957 Posts |
Posted - Jun 14 2024 : 2:25:51 PM
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Judith, my parents gifted me the plant for Mother's day!
Krista |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17444 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17444 Posts |
Posted - Jun 14 2024 : 10:19:45 PM
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OMGeepers, Krista, your Rose is so lovely!,,
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
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