Nature's Bounty

Bare branches frame this retired 1949 Ford school bus.

Welcome to my premiere blog... hope you enjoy the view!

Morning Chores

Fresh air & exercise feeding the herd.

Snow Skunks

New to the Farm... Hereford Pigs

Hereford pigs were bred to resemble polled Hereford cows.

They are able to marble their meat, producing juicy, tender pork.

These piglets are only a few hours old.

Hereford pigs were bred to have large litters.

Into the Woods... Harvesting Fuel

De-limbing the fallen trees

Splitting the wood

Harvesting fallen poplar

Lifting the big stumps with a tow strap.

My pickings for future displays... 

The Tamarack... Deciduous or Coniferous?

Tamarack comes from the Algonquin word Akematak,

 meaning wood used for snowshoes.

The leaves are delicate foliage needles that turn yellow in the fall.

Tamaracks reproduce from cone seeds.

This tamarack lies bare next to the evergreens.

Fog's Reward... Hoarfrost 

Bringing the Harvest Inside... Naturally Festive at Creative Design Interiors

Vintage ironstone & flatware set with antler sheds, birch bark, cedar & pine cones create a nature inspired farmhouse table. 

Tea lights sparkle in vintage green & gold glasses.

Another birdcage filled with collectibles.

Burlap is perfect for vintage Christmas crafts.

Burlap Christmas stockings

Reaping the rewards of the harvest. Happy December!