02 July, 2021

to do / done list of June

So many things to do in winter.

I'm very bad at resting.

to do:

    • spray trees before bud swell
      stick some trimmings in soil for sprouting - no longer necessary
      make up winter garden bed in orchard triangle
      make up leafmulch compost in chook yard
      trim fence bed
      plant out seedlings (well, mostly)
      refresh front wicking bed
      trim front fence bed
      dig out compost and sieve
      make leafmulch compost
      make more leafmulch compost
      trim fruit trees (too late)
      trim pomegranate: 5 leaders, open goblet shape
  • July/August to do:

    • make hot compost in empty compost bay
      build structures for growing vines on north and west
      feed and mulch: fruit trees, asparagus
      brace/cross-brace chook yard posts and fit a netting roof on top
      find out how much to strip house walls and insulate
      send out email asking for neighbours to donate their food scraps, lawn clippings, autumn leaves
      pay someone to do under-floor insulation