Toy shed and 'sang

From the Baron:

I have finished the shed project after filling in the floor with additional soil and topped with a 2-4 inch layer of crushed rock.  I moved the excess hemlock timbers into the rear of the shed and I think now that I can park both the tractor and my pickup truck inside without any crowding.  We still have extra construction material and other 'junk' inside the shed, but now the insides are manageable and we can use both of the shed doors to drive in and out.
My ginseng patch this year is in an area of the forest that has an east-facing aspect and has typically shown a blanket of may apples.  I hand planted the ginseng seed alongside two old logs, on the side of one and on both sides of the other.  I also planted a small area that was adjacent to the logs but this area had exposed soil, so I can compare the results next spring.  I should point out that the planted lines of ginseng have a small locust stake at the top and bottom of the lines.  These locust stakes have been kiln-dried and have been painted a dull red color, making them blend into the background leaf litter.  Locust is pretty rot-resistant and should last a long time, so they should be helpful in locating the ginseng plots in the future.

Wren chick

We finally have the proper tool hangers for a respectable Baronial Toy Shed so while the Baron sanded and hung the pegs, I rearranged dust and pots. In doing so I disturbed 2 wren chicks. The nest was in a brass mug on the window sill. I'd seen Mom fly out under the door as we came in but didn't think anything of it until I heard peeps from close by. They are feathered and can fly fairly well so I guess they'll be OK if the crows that hang out by our bait/game camera don't get them. They certainly didn't want our help.

We found another asparagus poking through the compost. I think we are up to 31. with the rain today and the heat tomorrow, We'll probably find a few more. Most of them are nicely feathery. I think these are all male; they seem to have flower buds. I guess I'll have to use a scope to see the flower parts a la Eric Berkhardt.

Shed trenching

This has taken what seems like forever. Miscommunications between trencher and electrician, then some weather, but finally we've been trenched. I'll never understand why we couldn't use the pipes we laid originally. Now all we need is the wires pulled and we'll have a lighted Toy Shed.