Haven’t all of us done this? There is something needing to be done. However, before it can get done, something else must be done first. Intertwined projects surround me right now.
First Came the Lights
My barn lights are run from a line to the workshop. The lights started flickering. This extension cord line is buried in the ground and is ten plus years old.
Well, it wasn’t the extension cord. It wasn’t the outlet. The cause is still elusive. A friend will redo the entire line.
Problems
I needed some topsoil to fill some garden containers. This same friend brought some dumping half a dump truck load in front of my garden. It’s moving away very slowly.
The new electric line for the barn will run under part of this pile of dirt. Intertwined projects begin. The electric line won’t happen until the two foot high pile of dirt moves.
One raised bed got rebuilt and part of the dirt moved. Some half barrels swallowed more of the dirt and now have bush Porto Rico sweet potatoes growing in them. Another flower garden went into the garden requiring more dirt.
Half the dirt needing to be moved is gone. The other half is providing the chicks with a new playground while I get ready to move more of it.
Another Layer of Intertwined Projects
There are three new containers for in the garden. However, one has compost in it which must be moved out before the tub can be used.
Before any dirt goes into the containers, the half inch holes are drilled into the sides. They are put into place. Two inches or so of large gravel (small rocks) is put in. Then the layers of dirt and compost are put in.
The final question is whether or not the containers will hold enough dirt to free up the electric line route. I do want my barn lights to start working properly again.
