Oh I am so eager to get to work on our back field. After a very harsh Winter, that is probably not over, I am chomping at the bit to get out there and do something.
Elizabeth and I have considered two options to get compost to our field. The first and best option is to talk with our neighbor behind us and see if he will allow us access through the back. If he does, I will be able to haul more weight at a time because I won't have to worry about driving over underground pipes. The second option is to construct a gate that faces our street. I'm not encouraged by this option as even the best caution can't prevent something from happening. We have both gas and water lines out front. If I have to go that route I will be limited to a 5 cubic yard dumptruck. That means I'd have to do as many as 150 loads to cover our backfield. I'm not saying no to doing that, but you can believe that if I'm able to minimize my loads by a factor of 1/3, that I'm going to do all I can to make it happen. I'd much rather do 50 loads than 150. I'm praying that Elohim bows His ear to hear us-as the Psalms say.
If I am able to start picking up loads this week or next, then our compost will have approximately two months to compress and decompose. I expect that should be enough for us to have a fair start by May 1st. Last year at that time, we had snow. So we are trying to play it safe with the frost dates.
We purchased a shofar! And I know exactly what you are thinking! A What??!
A shofar!
It's the horn that was blown around Jericho that brought the walls down. When the Scriptures talk about "blowing the trumpet", this is what it is talking about. For us it's a daily reminder that our walk with YahWeh didn't start 2,000 years ago, but rather-when time started. It's very easy for saints of today to see themselves as something completely separate from the Israelites, but the truth is in the Scriptures. The Scriptures are express about what changes happened from Old Testament to New. Interestingly a lot of the changes that todays Christians have made-aren't found in the NT.
I'm talking to myself here a lot too. I'm still finding what I believe on all this. For me, somethings just didn't add up until I changed my perspective, then it all made sense-all of it. It's just coming around to the full picture that is taking a bit of time-because we are essentially talking about a shift in culture.
I am thankful for the Scriptures.
A GREENHOUSE!
Yep, that's what we have committed to making. It will be 14'x30' and is supposed to cost somewhere between 500-1,000$. We'll see about that part. Regardless, it will be worth every penny for starting seeds and possibly growing greens in Winter.
It is simple, it's basic construction is of pvc-pipe and 6-mil poly-plastic.
Here is the link to what motivated us.
http://www.fiddleheadfarmers.com/1/post/2012/05/simple-greenhouse-plans.html
Hoping you all have a blessed week! We really need this to be a productive one. Growing season is coming way too soon.
In the name of our Saviour Yahushuah ha Mashiach, Yah bless.
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