Watson continues to astound us. Gregg made a long leash out of an old plastic nylon rope for Watson and he goes just about anywhere on the property. Here Watson is taking a dip in the pond in our hot weather. I keep the leash on Watson most of the time, but especially...
On the Farm
Recommended: ‘Building a horse property from the ground up’
I wanted nothing more than to wake up at 6 a.m., wander out in my pajamas to feed my horses, and stand — cup of coffee in hand — watching them munch hay. I’m not kidding. — Michelle Anderson, TheHorse.com…
Recommended: ‘Building a horse property from the ground up’
I wanted nothing more than to wake up at 6 a.m., wander out in my pajamas to feed my horses, and stand — cup of coffee in hand — watching them munch hay. I’m not kidding. — Michelle Anderson, TheHorse.com…
Beauty and the bumblebee
This bumblebee on one of our roses reminded me to recommend the documentary, Vanishing of the Bees, which is about honeybees, not bumblebees, and will make you think twice about ever hurting a bee.
Timber!
Getting rid of the cute little poplars planted 30 years ago by the previous resident. Or, why you should never plant baby giants on a fence line. Note the horse commentary at the end.
Where were you on the night in question?
It was me. I couldn't sleep worrying about the street construction and the poor wild roses. So I went out Wednesday night with my lantern and spade ... They are cute and worth saving. These wild roses next to our old milk house are from cuttings I planted about eight...
A few good work horses: Morgan, Deere and CAT
You have to wonder what is going through the mind of our Morgan gelding, Billy, as he meets these Deere and CAT excavators. This is our east pasture. The City of Fort Collins is about two-thirds complete on its project to rebuild the bank of the Poudre River on our...
Pasture helps reduce hay costs
After reading Contrary Farmer Gene Logsdon's post about the effects of exporting hay overseas, we are extra grateful for our pasture. See photos from our 2012 hay harvest.