Arboreal Annihilation

We removed some dead apple trees and unwanted walnuts to make room for a much nicer white or scarlet oak.  We also began the process of clearing out the bank along the driveway of walnut saplings, sticker bushes and villainous underbrush. 

With the apple removed,  it's time to pacify some walnuts

Heavy equipment makes short work of the trees 

Clean-up is a snap thanks to the trunk of the iron elephant

The corpse of a copse

Before the bank was cleared 

The mostly cleared bank 

The greenhouse is getting greener

Retrospective: The Southeast Corner

The old granary, as of September 2007

The granary and old floor have been removed and replaced with a new subfloor

The old siding has been removed, exposing the skeleton of the barn

The insulated wall panels have been installed and the pellet stove dry-fitted in place 

The finished product 

Signs Of Spring

The trees are budding, the geese are flying and the mud is thick; Spring is almost here.  When the robins show up and the crocus pops out, we'll be golden.

The sludge has waxed as the snow has waned

Broccoli, cabbage, leeks, celery and chiles have been started for the garden.  Many more seeds await.

The great room

Looking up in the great room. 

The southeast corner of the great room, with pellet stove and plumeria.