28 April 2018 – Sunny with highs in the upper 60’s
Nature has really done some showing off for us in the last eight days. I just reread the previous blog post and it is amazing how much things have changed in a short amount of time.
Everything is greening up here like you would not believe! The days are getting longer and the weather is perfect for springtime ranch work! This week we have been cross-fencing the northern pasture. This is always fun in South Dakota because there are really very few rocks…..ha ha ha ha ha…..actually, it is almost all rocks and pounding in T-posts and augering the holes for the H’s has been challenging.
Still, the fencing team persevered and the progress is definitely noticeable.
The bees have really been venturing out of the hive, too. There are little white flowers and other blooms popping up all over. I am so grateful they seemed to have survived the winter in tact. The weather is not supposed to be as warm next week, so likely I’ll open the hive and check for a queen the following week. I wanted them to enjoy the warm days this week with little disruption.
The calves are really enjoying the spring weather, too. They are so full of energy, bucking and kicking, and running. They are really curious about us, too, but they are obedient to their mothers’ warnings…..”Don’t get too close.”
And just like that, April is almost gone! May plans include more fencing, some landscaping, getting the garden up and running, and possibly some relaxation before haying season.
Happy Spring, everyone!
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