OC's Pile of dirt

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oldcoot
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OC's Pile of dirt

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:eek: :eek: :eek: Proof OC thinks it is spring is this large dirt pile. Already had his Yard Man fill 12 5 gallon pots to put the Liliums he is getting from Chris in, real soon....OC
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Wanda
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Post by Wanda »

That looks like a good start! I’m about due to start hauling composted manure, myself. Usually bring in about 6-8 half-ton loads each year and mix it 50/50 with my leafmould, bark and alfalfa blend.

I need to get more Oriental lilies, too!

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oldcoot
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Ready for summer !!

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Got bulbs and plants coming in from CHris this week, so had to get ready...John
There may be snow in the garden, but there will always be eternal springtime in the heart of this old gardner - Saying of Old Coot
Linda P
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Post by Linda P »

What a nice pile of dirt! I"ve been trying to get DH to take his truck and get me a pile of topsoil. He doesn't want to bother with it. He just doesn't understand why I would want to buy dirt. :lol: We have 119 acres, and I still don't have enough dirt.
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oldcoot
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Thanks

Post by oldcoot »

:D :D :D OC is sure glad he got it when he did. Chris's bulbs came in right after he go it,and he planted them immediately.When on the deck this morning,(3 week later) his Casa Blanca Liliums are already up....OC
There may be snow in the garden, but there will always be eternal springtime in the heart of this old gardner - Saying of Old Coot
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