The choice storage spot for tiny farm gear, especially during winter, is this giant shelf, where it's warm and dry. It's at the back of the Extended Milkhouse, the last 3-1/2' of the old ceiling, propped up on the leading edge by a beam across and 4"x4" posts. It would maybe … [Read more...] about The Big Shelf
Archives for 2008
Yellow…
Winter white is OK, but a splash of color is nice for a change, even if it's only a picture. These summer squash are from a late September harvest last year: Sunburst scallopini, with one green Peter Pan patty pan, and on the right, Golden Dawn III zucchini. The scallopinis are … [Read more...] about Yellow…
Welcome to the chickenhouse…
Chicken coop? Henhouse? I like 'em all. This weather-beaten little building has been empty for a while, but a little fix-up and it'll be ready to go. You can see the electricity cable and water hose snaking out at the top left of the pic. All the modern conveniences! The last … [Read more...] about Welcome to the chickenhouse…
Barn, Milkhouse, snow load
Not a big concern, but part of my rounds is keeping an eye on the snow load on the Milkhouse roof. It's that shallow angle. This pic makes the potential problem clear: big, steep upper roof, unloading onto not-so-sloped lower roof. Luckily, with the wind and angle, there is … [Read more...] about Barn, Milkhouse, snow load
New Year’s Day
New Year's Day in the field. I wasn't up to catch the sunrise, so I snapped a pic of the barn...instead. Happy New Year!! … [Read more...] about New Year’s Day