by Heidi Madsen | Nov 25, 2015 | Nature, The Homestead
With the leaves all fallen now, all sorts of abandoned nests are being revealed on the land. Any guesses what type of birds made these four?? I have a few ideas, but don’t know for sure. Here are some hints…
TOP LEFT: Found in a small tree in a marshy area, 2 feet off the ground.
TOP RIGHT: Found right outside the bus, in a stand of wild plum trees, 4 feet off the ground.
BOTTOM LEFT: Found in a large red cedar tree, right outside the chicken coop, 5 feet off the ground.
BOTTOM RIGHT: Found in a wild plum tree up on the ridge, 4 feet off the ground.
by Heidi Madsen | Nov 23, 2015 | Everything Else, The House Build
Are you getting tired of house photos yet?? This weekend the front entryway was built so we can finish framing in the doors and walls in the next couple days. It’s coming…
Here are Jonathan and our friend (also named Jonathan) finishing the fascia board in the entryway last night with a cell phone flashlight.
by Heidi Madsen | Nov 22, 2015 | Everything Else, Gardening
I know the colder it gets the sweeter the carrots, but pitchforking through two inches of frozen soil for today’s soup is a bit much! Can you tell I’m a bit behind on the garden chores??
by Heidi Madsen | Nov 16, 2015 | Everything Else, The House Build
On our morning walk today, Scarlet (age 5) shared her gratitude: “I’m thankful the house is almost done! We just need to fill in the cracks, paint it, and move the beds in!”
Oh, if only.
Later, she added that we also need a door and a doorknob.
by Heidi Madsen | Nov 13, 2015 | Everything Else, The House Build
Windows AND walls! All happening at once today…
