Eternal optimist

It's time to start on the fall garden.  I may be five days early, but hopefully that will work.  I planted cabbage seeds, carrots, and green beans in the dust  The soaker hose is out there doing its thing right now.  My sister-in-law wants some beets to pickle, and I'll plant some for her in a few days.  Ideal time to plant fall beets is August 1, but I'll probably be a couple days ahead of that.  
Cliff and I got out and about fairly early this morning, took our walk, and started working:  He used the weed eater and then got on the riding mower; I tilled and planted.  I still have to avoid sun exposure for four more days, so even though it was early in the day, I dressed to protect myself.  

Very dusty indeed.  

Why yes, I do always garden barefoot.  Why do you ask?  

With four cats around who think the garden dirt is their private sandbox, it gets pretty stinky out there running the tiller.  I certainly hope cat poop makes good fertilizer.