November 7, 2007

First frost at my farm

I thought you would like to look at these very nice photographs illustrating the coming of the first frost at my farm. I am on my way back from Japan soon, and I plan on showing you some more photographs of my experience on my show tomorrow.

Doesn't it look beautiful glistening on all the pastures and fences.
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This is old Canadian white spruce fencing that I imported.  It surrounds all the paddocks where the horses and donkeys graze
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I love early mornings at the farm.  The light is especially beautiful at that time of day.
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I’ve been collecting faux bois objects for many years.  This is an old stanchion that I use to close off the driveway from traffic.
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I designed this curvaceous pergola choosing granite uprights and shapely wooden tops.  Each upright is planted with clematis and wisteria standards delineate the ends of the walks.  The whole is under-planted with muscari and catnip.  It’s a very fragrant stroll in the spring
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Francesca came along for the walk dressed in a T-shirt and cozy fleece.  She looks a little puzzled standing in the frosty grass.
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Equally well dressed, Sharkey observes from the house.
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Sharkey prefers the early morning golden light under an apple tree.
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