"The Cook" wrote in message
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On Mon, 23 Apr 2007 14:50:43 -0400, "Hud"
wrote:

I didn't realize how much work it is to put in a small 5'x8' garden! The
hardest part was stripping the sod and turning the big, heavy chunks of
clay
soil with a shovel. Quite a few big rocks came out of that small patch of
ground! I added some sand and 5 big bags of nice, dark soil. The pitch
fork really came in handy for breaking down the chunks and mixing the
soil.
I was able to work the soil to a depth of about a foot or more. Today I
busted up more chunks and turned the soil again. The last step was to
rake
the soil nice and level. I think it looks pretty good. The wind is
kicking
up here in Ohio and it looks like rain is on the way. I'll rake the
surface
a few more times during the week and I'm thinking of putting seed (carrots
&
green beans) in the ground next weekend if the weather permits.

Bean seeds do not like cold soil. They just sit there. Carrots
should be ok.
--
Susan N.

"Moral indignation is in most cases two percent moral,
48 percent indignation, and 50 percent envy."
Vittorio De Sica, Italian movie director (1901-1974)


I suppose I can hold off on the beans until the end of May. Also I should
add that I made a little mistake. My garden is actuall 7'x8' (not 5'x8').
I suppose that makes little difference. Lol Thanks for the tip, Susan.