Pioneer Woman at Heart

One Flourishing, Frugal and Fun Family!

One family learning to live off the land, cut back on expenses, and to live a simpler and a more self-sufficient lifestyle.

Adopted Motto

"Eat it up,
Wear it out,
Make it do,
Or go without."
~A Pioneer Sampler, by Barbara Greenwood~

Saturday, October 6, 2012

Another Hike on the Farm. . .


Another day, another hike.

I was super excited to see we have a "Poor Man's Banana Tree" on the property.  I never saw it until this year.  It's kind of hidden in the trees.  I will have to see if it is still bearing fruit too.   Although, I think the fruit ripened last month. I was so excited I forgot to get a closer look.   It's technical name is The technical name for this tree is Asimina triloba.  The fruit is edible.  



I was even more excited to see another black walnut tree also.  I think I need to do some more hiking in the back woods more often.  

 ...found yet another black walnut tree!  Yippee! 


 ...and even another one!  Four years ago, I would not be jumping of joy to see these trees.  As a kid, when we'd visit my grandparents, we'd toss these out into the street and wait to hear a "pop" when cars ran over them.
Next on the hike.....


...another orb weaver spider (check out the red and white legs on this).  Ugh!  I almost got my hair in this web by leaning over to see what plant this was...


Not sure what it is, but I found another bush underneath a locust tree also.  


I'll have to confirm what this is with the parks division again. Hmm? 



The barn that has seen it's last days....gonna miss this barn, as I can see it from the kitchen every day.


Sadie, Gus, and Jesse...taking a break from our little hike, and watching the goats.


Peanut looks a bit upset I came to visit without treats.


At the end of our hike and back to the house, Sapphire (Sassy, Sassafras) had to give all the dogs a rub by, and then she got a lick in return.  This is the kitty that went missing for a long time.

3 comments:

Teri said...

Kristina,
I believe they are just old farm roses ... Or that is what I call them. They usually are light pink to white small flower, in the Rugosa family I believe, and those are the rose hips. If I can beat the birds to them I will do some dyeing with them as well.
Pretty photos, thanks for sharing.
Teri

Pioneer Woman at Heart said...

Thank you. Also thanks for the tip on using rosehips for a dye also.

Candy C. said...

I would be happy to find the black walnut trees too! That spider...not so much!! (shudder)
Too bad about the barn, it's a beauty.