Planting Weekend 2015!

Always fun to start the day being greeted by such a pretty bird.

 Planting. Day 2. All 4 of us working together.

And then....we opened THIS box. The "Niwot" black raspberry. And said, Um, we didn't realize we had ordered any tissue culture plants. At least we knew OF them. Turns out they pop right into the ground like a fun little package with their well contained roots and dirt ball.

This came as a welcome relief at the end of the day after wrangling roots much longer like this, and many had root balls that were way, way bigger.

Husband and Thing 2 went especially fast, which was awesome for getting finished, but I took my time to clear out leftover hay and roots from the soil. Also want to make sure these new additions are happy here. 

Day 2:

 Area 6 - Row 11 & 12. Niwot - left. Niwot then Bristol - right.

 House #5. Josephine - left. Nantahala - right.

House #4. BP-1 then Caroline - left. Himbo Top - right.

House #3. Jaclyn - left. Joan J - right.

Heritage - the last 5 plants on row 2 - 6, 8 - 10.

We did it! Now on to building up the much needed irrigation. The saga continues.

Click here: The Unexpected Farm Girl - The Prequel for photos & amusing stories from the 2008 - 2011 part of The Unexpected Farm Girl's journey. 

Smiles!

The Unexpected Farm Girl (Erika)