We experienced lots of extreme weather here during the past few weeks. Heavy (I'd even go as far as "torrential") rain, snow, wind ... the upside is that I now know where all the potential drainage issues are on the property. The once-every-200-years kind of drainage issues.
The result: the house is fine but portions of the yard have turned into what my significant other calls the Grand Bottomless Chasm of Mud and Slop: Rokeby Gorge. Including the spot we have marked out for the new garden.
Now:
Then:
The muddy mess is all over the property. Even the poor postman's vehicle had to be hauled out of a bog near the road a few days ago.
I do not think I am going to be planting peas by St. Patrick's Day this year (a long-held tradition for me). Maybe rice though ...
Warmish temps today, sun and lots of wind. Think we're finally moving into spring?
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