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Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Mulching fun with the kids!

Mulching with kids in the garden
Mulching season, Spring 2013
Do you have this much fun with your mulching?!?

I think it is the *GIANT* pile of compost that really gets them excited. Spring is here and here is something they can finally just dig in to - any way, any how. And, boy, it does seems limitless... especially to the kids. :)


Mulching with kids in the garden
I wanna help! They are ready to roll... at least for one load a piece. Mommy will finish the rest. :)
Me and my daughter with her missing tooth... she is so proud!
Me and my daughter working around the Circle Lawn. See her her missing tooth? She is so proud of her space!
Down to work then.
And yes, hand washing is mandatory after such an activity! As is a completely new set of clothes.  Make that three sets... plus one for me. (Oh, the laundry... and the happy mess of life!)

Read more on mulching with mushroom compost in our garden.

15 comments:

  1. scottweberpdxApril 9, 2013 at 8:36 AM

    It's a thing of beauty...wish I had as many helpers :-)

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  2. _emily_roseApril 9, 2013 at 8:48 AM

    It feels good to finally be getting our hands dirty this spring. Happy Gardening!!

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  3. KimberleyApril 9, 2013 at 9:11 AM

    I used to have two such good helpers! Then they became teenagers. Sigh. . .

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    1. Wife, Mother, GardenerApril 9, 2013 at 4:08 PM

      Kids are such a blessing. It not always easy being a parent, but oh so good :)

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  4. spurgeApril 9, 2013 at 10:51 AM

    Kids and giant piles of things - a magical combination!

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  5. ChristinaApril 9, 2013 at 10:57 AM

    What fun to have such eager helpers! Christina

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    1. Wife, Mother, GardenerApril 9, 2013 at 4:09 PM

      It is, Christina! They give new life to common everyday tasks. Everything is an adventure to them!
      ~Julie

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  6. Island ThreadsApril 9, 2013 at 1:21 PM

    lovely to see such fun and good work, and to see such warm sun ........ Frances

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    1. Wife, Mother, GardenerApril 9, 2013 at 4:09 PM

      Thanks Frances. Yes, the sunshine is oh, so sweet after a long winter.
      ~Julie

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  7. Melissa Ellens LoftApril 9, 2013 at 1:33 PM

    LOVE seeing these photos!:) Looks like so much fun!:):):)

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  8. AngieApril 10, 2013 at 1:48 PM

    Fun, fun, fun!! Everyone looks like they are having a great time.

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  9. Beth at PlantPostingsApril 10, 2013 at 8:38 PM

    I just had to read and see this post. You caught my interest with the title. Gosh, you're right--that's such a great project for kids. I can remember enlisting my kids' help with painting a small outdoor project, and it was equally enjoyable because of their enthusiasm. You'll have such great memories, too!

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  10. Donna@Gardens Eye ViewApril 11, 2013 at 8:03 PM

    I loved gardening with my parents...you have the cutest garden helpers Julie.

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  11. UnknownApril 15, 2013 at 6:45 AM

    Glad to see it's not just my pair that end up filthy! Nice to be too sterilised in our approach to life....

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    1. UnknownApril 15, 2013 at 6:45 AM

      read - NOT too sterilised in the comment above.

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