This orchard is far from the house and very overgrown. When we first moved here it was so full of brambles that you could barely walk. Old apple trees have fallen down and wild roses have grown up through. We've been using the sheep to help revive the old orchard. 
We have nicknamed this orchard "coyote country" because we frequently hear the coyotes down there wooping it up. The sheep will venture down there usually during the daylight hours because there is good feed and sheep are all about the good grass.
A couple years ago, The Farmer dug a "pond" in a wet spot. He did it with the bucket on the tractor so it is basically a square hole in the field about 8 by 10 feet. Not much of a pond, mind you. It fills up with water and the sheep use it when they need it. It is basically a frog pond but pretty in its own right.
It's amazing how a little water adds interest to a scene.
Since the growing lambs are now venturing into "coyote country," we have brought Eeyore in to keep an eye on them. He seems to be taking his job quite seriously and we will hope for the best.
9 comments:
Gorgeous photos. You continue to inspire me with your observant eye and blogging! Thank you.
How beautiful in a wonderful simple way. I hope Eeyore did a fine job. He looks like he takes his duty seriously. :)
My blogroll is long but yours is the first one I check every day - brings me so much pleasure. Thanks!
Beautiful pics & love your little Eeyore -- what a cutie. Sometimes I call my husband that -- not cutie but Eeyore ;-).
Georganna
So nice to see handsome Eeyore today!
Oh I do love your photos. I've said it before....and I hope you won't get tired of hearing it.
Very pretty, the misty orchard and then Eeyore and "his" sheep grazing 'mid the green.
Kristin,
Beautiful photos! Thanks for sharing!
hugs,
Cheryl in IN
WHOSYERGURL
Too funny: a knitter with her very own Frog Pond?
Didn't see any half-done knits lurking in it, your mojo must be on track...
:)
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