The weather here is starting to warm up and we’ve been getting a few days outside to get started on this year’s garden. Since this will be our first year here, lots of what we’ll be doing is infrastructure. We’ll get some veggies planted and put in some of the bigger plants, but not much more. First project is the herb garden:
This will be the herb garden. The ramp is temporary.
This is the lowest level on our newly redone hill. There will be more beds when we’re done and this will mostly be for herbs.
First set of raised beds.
We have another area where we’ll be doing a veggie area so we’ll need lots more planter boxes and beds so here I’m cutting old fence boards to make these boxes:
That’s me making sawdust.
The fence boards came from a fence we took down to make room for my shed and from my daughter’s home where some fence had been partly burned last summer’s wild fires. She’s replaced her wood fence with a metal fence.
The stacks on the right are what I’ve salvaged so far and will make six more planter boxes.
If you need me, I’ll be out back cutting fence boards.
Andrew's View of the Week 
Incredible space, and looks like you will make it beautiful.
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It’s working out great.
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How exciting to see it taking shape! It will be lovely when it’s done (and you’re enjoying your fresh herbs). 🙂
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Looking so nice!
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We like ’em.
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What a perfect use of salvaged wood! The planters look great. We plan on getting one of our own, but will purchase one from friend of ours who is starting a business.
It’s the next best thing to using salvaged wood. 😉
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We’ve torn down a few things here: Play structure, dog run, fencing, and a small deck. I didn’t want to haul it all to the dump. So far it looks like about half of what I demolished is reusable.
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Lots of hard work, but keeps you busy and look beautiful!
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It’s keeping us very busy.
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Beautiful and inspiring.
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Thank you.
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You’re off to a very nice start! I l really like the look of a terraced garden, too. This will be a lot of work, but so rewarding, I’m sure. I hope you’ll add photos as the project develops.
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I’ll keep posting about it.
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So much work ahead…so worth it 🙂
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It’s going to look great when it’s done.
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That looks like it will be wonderful! I like your attitude of doing infrastructure the first year. It gives you time to settle in and see what you need or will like best. Looking forward to updates.
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I look at as a long process. Infrastructure first.
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You are amazingly productive and industrious, Andrew. I admire you very much.
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I try to keep things going.
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Nice planter wall block! I sell those for Oldcastle.
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We like them.
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It’s a bit drier than England!!!
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Yes, a lot drier. 😉
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What a beautiful place!! Keep up the great work!
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We love it.
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The backyard “Mt. Reynolds” is really looking good!
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And there is more coming!
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