The lilac dig is well underway. I’m hauling donkey manure from the pasture and piling up the dirt, Maria is digging out a hole for the first bush. We are being closely supervised by Lenore and Red, who are keeping a watch on things. The ground is soft. We are digging shallow holes as that is best for lilac bushes in terms of growth. It will take us two or three hours and a strong, cold wind has come up. Lenore is helping out by eating awful things on the ground, Red is keeping the sheep at bay and away from the gate while we get the manure. Donkey manure is great for gardening.