Thinking of relocating the veggie beds in the next year or two. Seeing how big Ralph wants to put in a pond makes me think that moving the veggies to the unused side yard will help to keep the lawn big enough for the dogs. I really hate taking away any grass from them.

To see if there will be enough sunshine for them, we bought these little plastic flowers that you stick in the ground. They change color depending on how much time they were in the sun. If it all works out, it’ll kill a few birds with one stone. The side yard won’t be unused space, I can create hoop houses that won’t have to contend with snow run-off from the patio roof, the dogs get to keep as much yard as possible and my dearest Ralph gets to have his pond. Moving the beds will suck big time, but I have an idea that should help make it a tiny bit easier and will also allow for taller beds where I won’t have to bend over as much.