The Winter Garden

Years ago when we built the chicken coop I built a greenhouse on the side of it.

You’ll notice all the chickens standing at the fence. Whenever they hear the back door open they run outside and cram themselves against the fence, hoping for treats.

We’ve never done anything with the greenhouse until this year. I excavated the crushed limestone stone floor I’d put in when I built it and put in beds.

We’ve planted lettuce and kale in the beds so far, hoping to extend growing (and eating!) fresh greens well into the winter. Spenser the Wonder Dog is patrolling for mice.