We debated a long time about what to do with the concrete on the basement level. We finally decided that only rocks would do for Finca de las Piedras. These rocks have to be flat, not like our rocks all over the farm, so we bought them. Our wonderful brick masons, Steve and James, came back to install the rock facing.
It was like a giant puzzle and turned out much better than I ever expected!
Tom continues to clean up. While the brick mason's little skid loader was here, Tom used it to move some big, dead trees.
One of my old hens became egg-bound and the suggested remedy is to hold her in warm water for 20 minutes. I was afraid she would freak out, but she actually liked it and went to sleep. I think she's better.
The broody hen did such a good job with the first chicks that we bought some more but she refused to have anything to do with them. We put them under a brooder light and they've made themselves at home.
The county has been grinding up trees, clearing for widening the road near us, and they are giving away the mulch for free. We have gotten two wagon loads so far and used it to mulch the fruit trees and grapes.
It's a lot of work, but it does make everything look neater. Now we have to replant the garden! Late, unexpected frosts have killed the tomatoes once and the peppers twice. We're not supposed to have frost in May!
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