We started out the summer in hopes of doing a big project with the trees-- the trees were overgrown and congested, so we wanted to clean them out and then transplant some healthier ones with more room to grow. We started taking trees, stumps, and roots out in May with hopes to do the entire thing then...however, after we had everything removed, it started to rain and rain and we couldn't do it. Then trees start to grow in June and July, so we had to wait until this month to finish the project.
My dad made countless trips to the pile and back hauling logs, twigs, and tree remnants.
Andrew would use the chainsaw to cut the trees down and then my dad would haul them away and the man we hired for the project would dig out the stumps and roots.
The open area now west of the house.. we could see the interstate and see people driving by on the road. It was a nice improvement.
We built a fence out of wood down by the barn for the horses and to hitch them up eventually.
This is a real help--- the toilet paper already off the roll for us... :)
Andrew went to Twin Brooks a couple weeks ago and did some plowing with the horses.
We have been busy freezing beans lately.
Last week the tree project started up again- the row closest to the road are lilacs.
I love looking at your postings.... The skills you are teaching Ruthanna are fantastic. We live in a world of convenience and shortcuts...Ruthanna is blessed with parents that will teach her how to can food, plowing fields, and numerous other things. This will teach her skills that other children do not have.
ReplyDeleteYou both should be very proud of yourselves!
Paula