Ahead? No Such Thing Around Here

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The calm after the storm before the next storm. My husband and I had been cleaning up the garden trying to be ahead for Spring chores, but a snow and ice storm took us back a few steps. We had serious tree damage, the result of snow topped by two days of freezing rain that added extra weight on trees. For two days, day and night, all I heard was the boom from trees falling all around. We have massive cleanup to take care of as soon as the next storm comes and goes which should be around Wednesday night according to the weather report. It will take some time and effort, but we will get it done. Here are a few pictures of the work pending around the farmhouse.

This very old cedar that I am told is over 100 years plus, suffered massive damage and lost most of its branches. Eventually, and unfortunately, it will have to be cut down in the future due to the proximity to the house. I love this majestic cedar so much; It was one of the things I loved most about this place when I first saw it. (Photo by M.A.D.)
This is what remains of the beloved giant, a few branches. The old tree behind it also lost many of its branches. They are both very tall and massive trees that will require professional work cutting them. (Photo by M.A.D.)

For now, we are unable to use the driveway, as it is blocked. The driveway is covered with fallen pine trees; yes, my beloved pine trees, around 5-6 trees. Thankfully, the large old cedar did not break but was bent. (Photos by M.A.D.)

Hopefully, we will not have more down trees after the next storm because then it will turn into a real project. This winter has been cold, icy, and wet. I am excited about Spring, and I am hoping to share some gardening projects here.