It was a beautiful November day today, perfect for growing dirt. The process is focused on plants we can eat. A few hardy plants are still producing.
Swiss Chard November 5, 2011
Kale (started from seed by Carol E.) November 5, 2011
Gardens November 5, 2011
The weeds are pulled and gathered into a bucket or wheelbarrow.
Weeds in the wheelbarrow November 5, 2011
I’m happy to show you the detail after weeding!
Fall asparagus stumps November 5, 2011
The weeds go either into the compost pile or to the animals for power composting.
Compost pile November 5, 2011
The laying hens have already eaten most of the leaves on these weeds. It’s satisfying to provide weeds as a treat to the animals. Pigs are the most appreciative.
Laying hen with weeds November 5, 2011
The most recent meat chickens haven’t been out on pasture and aren’t sure what to do with weeds.
Meat chickens with weeds November 5, 2011
I’ll let you fill in the next step in the process. Then, ta-da, there is nice dirt to supplement the gardens with.
Adding fresh dirt to the garden November 5, 2011
I’m looking forward to a great asparagus meals next spring!
samplingitall 
Those greens look very appealing, especially now when most of the vegetable garden is done producing.
I agree, while not usually prone to wanting to eat green stuff I think I’d like some of your chard and kale!
I had a fantastic spicy kale soup at The Green Fountain Inn (Waupaca) a couple of weeks ago. If I get my stuff together perhaps I can try make something like it.