Entries from the ‘Out & About’ Category

Exploring a Very Special Tree

Exploring a Very Special Tree

Posted by Sharkey

There are so many amazing trees growing at the farm and it’s really quite interesting studying them all.  However, after seeing these photos, I think you’ll agree that I’ve stumbled upon one that’s extra special!  But don’t tell anyone – it’s secret!

We Discovered a Wooly Bear!

We Discovered a Wooly Bear!

Posted by F&S

The days are certainly getting shorter and cooler in our neck of the woods as autumn settles in.  Although we haven’t gotten our winter wardrobe out yet, there have been times when we’ve thought about it.  Of course, everyone is speculating about what kind of winter we will have.  Last year was so mild and …

Decorating for Autumn

Decorating for Autumn

Posted by Francesca

Now that autumn is here, it’s time to decorate for the upcoming holidays.  Pumpkins and gourds are so colorful and festive and it’s wonderful decorating with them.  Of course, it helps that we had a bountiful harvest here at the farm.

Looking for Autumn Flowers

Looking for Autumn Flowers

Posted by F&S

Well, it’s happened again!  Summer was officially over last Saturday when autumn marched in!  And pretty soon there will be piles of autumn leaves to play in.  That will be fun!  But for now, we can still enjoy lovely flowers because Martha has made certain that there are plenty of autumn blooms.

Clean Bedding in the Stable

Clean Bedding in the Stable

Posted by F&S

We like to helpful and always volunteer our services when we can.  That includes cleaning up after our fellow animals on the farm!

A Lesson in Spider Webs

A Lesson in Spider Webs

Posted by F&S

We don’t know why it is, but there seems to be an unusually large number of spider webs all around the farm.  That can only mean that there is an unusually large number of spiders!  We’re not to keen on spiders, but they are rather fascinating creatures.

G.K. and the Purple Finch and Trouble

G.K. and the Purple Finch and Trouble

Posted by Ghenghis Khan

I, Ghenghis Khan, love to bask in the sun out on the terrace.  I also love to bird watch and from that vantage point, I have a very good view of the long line of feeders hanging from the eaves on the backside of the carport.  I spotted something a bit unusual the other day, …

Pressing Yummy Cider

Pressing Yummy Cider

Posted by F&S

On yesterday’s blog, you saw all of the apples that Sharkey picked.  Well, it was time to get busy and start using them.  A few years back, Martha bought a really neat cider press and that’s exactly what we did – make cider!

It's Apple Season at the Farm!

It's Apple Season at the Farm!

Posted by Sharkey

The first day of autumn, which is officially called the Autumnal Equinox, falls on Saturday, September 22, just a few days away.  There are many things I love about autumn, especially the apple harvest when we bake pies and make cider.  We have many different varieties of apple trees at the farm and over the …

Shagbark Hickory - Another Amazing Tree

Shagbark Hickory - Another Amazing Tree

Posted by Francesca

We Frenchies have noticed that the sun is dipping lower in the sky and that the days are getting shorter.  We figured that we better get in as much outdoor playtime as possible before it gets really cold.  We went to play in one of our favorite grove of trees when no sooner did Sharkey …