Friday was gorgeous and I was off. I cleaned up some of the yard that was bare and tended my indoor seedlings. Onions will go out in the garden soon once some more snow banks clear. In the forest, I thinned trees to select larger dominant trunks. I'm selecting maples in anticipation of tapping them in the future and prioritizing the mature oaks. Maybe timber in 40 years? I also stomped down fallen branches to get them in contact with the ground so they decompose faster. No mushrooms fruiting other than the jelly fungi on deadfall. They're edible, but mostly a culinary element for their texture.

It's way too early to mow but since people mentioned it, I don't mow till late in the season so the early flowers can do their thing and nourish pollinators. I am moving towards a no-mow lawn which actually does get mowed, but only once or twice a year. Lots of wild flowers.

Ramps! I cleared a few patches and spread seed. The established patches arent coming up yet, it's too early (although I did see some cultivated alliums popping up) .

I'm plotting where to put the fruit and nut trees that will be delivered next month. Maybe I ordered too many?

I spent a lot of time just slowly walking and observing the property. It's my second summer here, so I am still learning the land. It's only 3 acres but there is a lot going on if you stop and observe.

Can't wait to get outside more!