Here are the chickens in the perennial bed. Sorry for the long silence — it’s been hot and dry and I’ve been working on a new book. Also, my darling “borrowed” children have been here for the month, so I’ve been teaching Sophie to drive, teaching Lily to make jam, and just rough housing and goofing off with the little kids. Some update photos: While I’m still figuring out the new beds, and the soil needs another couple of years to build itself up, so far Im really thrilled with the new layout. The hoop house along the back is…