Friday, January 30, 2026

The Big One

Wow! We had a storm that brought 16 inches of snow. That's the most for one storm in the history of Hardwood Hermitage! The challenge would have been great even with the tractor, but the very cold temps gummed up our diesel fuel. We cleared the driveway with the small red walk-behind blower, a piece of equipment that has really earned its keep over the years! A neighbor helped bring the tractor back to life.

Here are some pics after the big blast of snow. But first, remember: when life hands you lemons, make pineapple upside down cake:







Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Recent activities

Winter, the time to consider the looming work of spring through fall. That might include some outside time in the snow, or indoor pursuits. Recent examples of work on Hardwood Hermitage include:

Making a chicken pin cushion:

Moving wood from the shed to garage:


Axing and gathering some spring-poled birch for future processing: