Roy Archibald

If I have seeds that don't come up I dig around and see if the seed is still in the ground. Last year I had trouble with pack rats, this year it is birds and mice taking the seed. The mice and rats can be trapped, the best way I have found to discourage the birds is to cover the area until the plants get larger.

I always look at resale value, whether I intend to sell it or not. A bored well would increase the value of the property when and if you sell it. The hand dug well can be used for the garden or as an emergency water source.