Burning Time

During the gardening year, as we prune, weed, and remove plants, I place them in a large pile in our field.  On the right day in Winter, we burn this pile.  The earth should be moist after a rainfall.  The day should not be windy.  It should be on a legal burn day in Tehama County. 

After the pile is burned, we use the ash as fertilizer around the property. 

Yesterday, Saturday, the time was right for burning the pile.

I walked around the pile with a shovel and rake, and kept an eye on the progress of the burn. 

My new dog, Bruno, and I sat around at a safe distance from the burning pile and kept a safety watch on the burning pile.  My last dog, Rowdy, passed away about two years ago.