Here is the first of many loads of hay from our pasture. We can get one good cutting a year, the weeds take over too much after that! We enjoy being organic, but pay a price for that.
Saturday, October 8, 2011
Susan Takes Honey for a walk
Our 57 acres is divided into three basic segments. The lake sets in the center of the property, flanked by a sloping pasture on either side. North of the dam is a rocky, steep set of slopes cut in two by the creek flowing from our lake. It is thickly wooded, and almost impassable. We leave it wild, as a place for our deer and foxes and other wild-lings.
It is much broader than tall, and I should prune it a bit. It has it's own character though, and I'm reluctant to make any big changes. I may put a few more of these along this edge of the lake, but further back from the water.
Honey found something tasty under the pine tree. Susan couldn't tell me what it was, but Honey rooted there for a long time.
Susan was having trouble getting Honey to come along. Whatever she had dug up under the pine was just to good to leave behind.
It is much broader than tall, and I should prune it a bit. It has it's own character though, and I'm reluctant to make any big changes. I may put a few more of these along this edge of the lake, but further back from the water.
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| This Stump is usually under water. Most of the time, only the small slivers of wood will show. I'm conflicted about taking out or not. The lake being low gives me a chance to get rid of an obstacle to the paddle boat, but it may serve as a fish gathering spot. What do you think? |
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Monday, August 1, 2011
I hate to admit this is in my front yard! It's a spot in the yard we have never been able to keep grass growing, due to the large trees that keep it in constant shade. The snake is a juvenile water moccasin. There was an even larger snake across the walk way, but it slithered off before we could get the camera. I am not fear-full of these snakes. They have a major role to play in ridding the farm of pests. We live between two chicken farmers, who have confinement houses with thousands of chickens. Field mice come running for the water in our lakes whenever the trucks come and the houses get emptied. I get a bit nervous, however, when they lay out on our sidewalk! This little guy isn't gonna be back.
Black Widow
Saturday, July 30, 2011
Butterfly
Allison took this photo. I love the color. I need to send her out on photo taking trips more often! My work has kept me so busy these past few years, I am relying on Susan and the kids to keep up with the farm chores. Our plans for building a timber-frame barn have been put on hold due to my stiff work schedule. There is a light at the end of the tunnel, however. Help is on the way at work!
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Sunday, December 12, 2010
Gates
I like the Wiki photo, but the fence looks like a lot of up-keep. The gates shown below are what Susan has chosen for the front entrance. I like the small pattern, should keep our small animals in, and small predators at bay. She has intalled the two long gates, and fence post, but the fencing is still rolled up on the ground.
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| The fencing is just the right size for goats and sheep, to keep them from getting through when small. |
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| These are the gates Susan wants to use at the driveway entrance. |
Honey, the pig.
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Honey the pig. Look at how much she has grown. She loves tomatoes. Between our garden, and the neighbors, we had so much she got a treat most every week.
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