All in all – this has been somewhat of a mild winter season so far at our little farm in central Ohio – especially when compared to last years extreme cold and heavy snowfalls that seemed to drag winter on forever.
But with snow falling this past week, colder temperatures settling in – and another winter storm forecast for today – Mother Nature is still letting us know that Spring is not around the corner just yet.
We thought for today’s farm update – we would share some of the winter photos around the farm.
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The pergola and the patio at the barn after a fresh snow this past week.
The Farm’s mailbox is covered in snow as well. The mailbox was one of our first pallet projects at the farm.
The upper pergola area is a little less inviting as a resting place in the winter
A view from the top of the hill
The Chickens are not very interested at all in leaving the comfort of their coop for the snowy grass
The recycled corn crib looks a little chilly with it’s blanket of snow
The few bales of straw left in the corn crib are usually home to a few overwintering mice – just looking for a place to stay warm
The tomato stakes and cages sit and wait in the barn – out of the way of winter’s harsh elements
A view of the farm through the old pergola window at the top of the hill
The snow blankets our ornamental grasses. I love the texture of the grasses in the winter. We leave ours up to help provide shelter for many of the birds and wildlife that stick around through the winter months.
The snow on one of the fence posts takes on the shape of a snow cone.
The barn bench sits empty and covered in snow
The Old World Garden Hanging signs sit in the comfort and safety of the barn for the winter
The grape vines are bare and cold – awaiting the warmer temperature of spring!
The apple and cherry trees are still wrapped to protect from deer
“I’m not going out there!”
The recycled barn window address shows of the cold entrance to the farm
The chicken coop is all closed up to keep the chickens out of the cold weather
The front of the barn after this past week’s snow
The outdoor kitchen sits empty and cold!