Framing the Walls

The temporary electrical service was set up, with an underground power cable, and now the framing of the walls is underway.

Clearing for the well has been completed, so we can get the well drilled soon, and the clearing for the septic system is in progress.  Lastly, a few more oak trees were felled, adding to the hickory and other oaks we have harvested from our land, all of which will go to the mill soon to be prepped for interior finishing purposes.

In farm news, we have lost a few chickens this winter to a winged predator.  Boo!!  Otherwise, the electric poultry netting, that we began using about a year ago, has cut down tremendously on predator issues.  New additions to our little goat herd are expected this spring, as Geneva is definitely starting to show now.  In the garden, sugar snap peas and carrots are sprouting, and beets shouldn't be far behind.  I transplanted onions recently, and a variety of greens have been started in the sunny mudroom window.  Soon, I will start lots of tomatoes!  Raine looks forward to planting a little flower garden this spring.  :-)

-Annie