More Snow Pictures of my Farm

January 24, 2011

It’s kind of amazing how much snow we’ve been receiving this winter. We can barely clear the snow away from one storm before another approaches. Last Thursday, during the night, about six more inches fell at my farm in Bedford. The storm cleared out quickly and it was a very pretty morning to go exploring. Fortunately, my Kawasaki Mule, handles very well in deep snow and I was able to travel into the wooded area of the farm. Please enjoy some more of my snow photos.

: One of the original apple trees on the property against a rapidly clearing azure sky

: We received about 6-inches of snow.

: Chhiring was busy filling the bird feeders along the pergola. He uses a long pole with an attached hook.

: The pole really helps to reach the feeders.

: With all the snow we’ve been getting, I am so happy for all the protective burlap wrapping.

: A view down the length of the pergola

: The corn crib is original to the farm.

: The stable always looks great, especially in the snow.

: This weeping beech has gotten quite tall since it was planted a few years back.

: One end of the equipment barn

: This clearing is a hayfield.

: My iconic sycamore tree – the symbol of the farm

: Another angle of this gorgeous tree

: And another gurgling brook, which is quite icy

: Approaching my home and my giant fire cauldron

: The burlap protects from windburn and also preserves the shape of the shrub from the weight of the snow.

: My home and more burlapped shrubs

: The little tenant house is situated on the other side of the drive.

: As is this grove of bald cypress and the shed where I store my basket collection

: The three dogs joined me for my expedition.

: The vegetable garden and the greenhouse beyond

: The finials atop the equipment barn are Swedish or French lead-coated copper.

: Here I am taking pictures.

: Turn right for the woods.

: Turn left for the stable or…..

: I love the way this brook looks.

: It’s as though the stones are topped with marshmallows.

: Another hayfield near the contemporary house

: Snow would fall from the trees.

: Every time the wind blew….

: The carriage road winds so nicely.

: One of the gurgling streams through the woods

: Hello, dear Sasa.

: Emerging from the woods and circling back towards home, I stopped at the summer house. This is the backside, which will be turned into a beautiful formal garden in the spring.