Stan & Joyce Orchard
Trying to figure it out since 1975.
Welcome To The World
Ran to the store this morning and had to wait for this doe and her newborn to cross the road. Both were still wobbly.
Fuzzy Antler Time
Love this time of year. The colorful flowers, verdant scenery, and our favorite spring time sign: the return of antlers to our deer and elk friends. Velvety.
Greenhouse Build Begins
After a few years of researching, we finally got started on our hoop house. Biggest issue to this point: our ground is so hard, so many rocks and clay, it is like concrete. Excited that it’s actually happening.
Frosty Morning Visit
These three strolled through just as the sun was coming up in the east while the moon was setting in the west. Nice start to another beautiful day.
Skunk Cabbage Arrive
Like the swallows to Capistrano, the skunk cabbage have poked their heads up to herald the arrival of spring in Hobart.
‘Lefty’ And Friends Are Back
On January 15 some bulls wandered through with one unusual specimen. This evening he was back with seven of his friends. His left antler hasn’t dropped yet, it’s just very small.
Let The Shedding Begin
This may be the smallest antler we’ve ever found out here in our 36+ years on The Orchard Compound. But it’s a sure sign the deer and elk are shedding their winter attire and spring is close at hand. Can’t come soon enough.
Lesson In Tractor
Teaching our 15-year-old grandson how to operate a tractor. Clutch, throttle, PTO, etc. Lots to learn…for both of us.
Our Multicolored Friend
This little guy hangs out at our hydrant next to the deck. Sometimes green, nowadays more brown, still thriving despite some very cold weather for us.
Get Growing 2021
We usually wait until Presidents’ Day Weekend to put seed to soil. But this year things are different. Here’s to a verdant season.