This is literally outside my front window but I can't take the credit. My 12yo grand nephew is my garden helper this summer. This garden has been neglected for about 10 years. Peter dug out the old plants and set them aside for moving last week, dug and divided some overgrown hostas out back and added dump wagons full of compost. Today he lifted all the rocks sunken into the dirt, arranged the plants and rocks as you see them with very little coaching, and planted everything. His total work time so far about 8 hours! Thursday he and Jerry will build a small log wall behind this bed and remove the old lights and wires. He's looking forward to using the little saw and big driill. I am in awe of this young man! He is careful, never steps on plants, and is a joy to hang out with. Oh and he bakes all the cakes for his extended family! His parents and older brothers are equally cool.
Next week he'll be on a trip and the following week we start another renovation.
My grandsons were eager to work with us today too.
Sue