Monthly Archives: January 2021

Burn and Bury

Posted on January 26, 2021 by Lone Tree Farm on Kanaranzi Creek

When we first moved back to the farm twenty years ago, the cattle barn was still standing. The family always called it the “Big Red Barn” as opposed to the older “Horse Barn” that had less paint, I guess. The … Continue reading →

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Watching the Wind

Posted on January 19, 2021 by Lone Tree Farm on Kanaranzi Creek

Last week we had another ground blizzard similar to the one that we had back in mid-December. Both of these storms had lots of wind. The “dust of winter” made it possible to “see” the wind. What little snow there … Continue reading →

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Tall Tower

Posted on January 13, 2021 by Lone Tree Farm on Kanaranzi Creek

This is the first in a series of posts that will describe the buildings spread around the farmyard at Lone Tree Farm. Some are still standing, but many have been demolished, repurposed, or replaced as the farming operations have changed … Continue reading →

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Frost Fall

Posted on January 6, 2021 by Lone Tree Farm on Kanaranzi Creek

The New Year started out with several days that were a monochromatic fantasy world of white. Mysterious white-gray fog encased every exposed surface with pure white frost crystals. When the frost fell, the dirty snow and the brown grass got … Continue reading →

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