Sprouts and chicken wire

The weather has warmed up to about 70 during the day now and around 40 at night. (For a few days. Then supposed to drop to freezing again this weekend, of course.) Checked under the plastic sheeting and found I have sprouts coming up here and there! Not sure yet if they're weeds or what but pulled the plastic off the whole garden. It's done the job of warming the soil to a deep level. Besides, if the ambient temp is 70, it's hotter under the plastic and could kill off the seeds. See what happens in a few days.

Got a manual cultivator, one with the freewheeling blades. Since the north garden section is somewhat sandy and was worked last year, the manual cultivator should do the job of loosening, aerating and mixing in compost when it's ready. No need for deep tilling there. 

The compost pit has gotten hot. Not warm but hot! Larger particles are breaking down rapidly and color has darkened considerably. I'm guessing it should be ready for use in 2-3 weeks, perfect timing to get ready for warmer planting. 

Finally got a roll of chicken wire this morning. Spent more than I meant to but got a 4'x50' roll. Should suffice for me for a few years, I think. Price was actually good, since it came out to about $.60 a linear foot. 

Just going to hang out, watch TV and plant some seeds tonight. Get to work on the animal structures tomorrow. Guess I should put plans on paper tonight, so I'm not flying completely blind.