That's all for today, a very hot one here with possibly severe thunderstorms in the forecast. I've been watching the radar, but I think they'll mostly hit eastern Ontario. then it's supposed to cool down a bit to more normal, thank goodness!
Sunday, July 26, 2020
A Small Barn and Bird's-foot Trefoil
Exploring further west on Nelson Street the other day I was struck by two things, a window in a small barn at the far west end of the street and Bird's Foot Trefoil that has now gone to seed, right after I turn the corner. Here's what I wanted to share.
This nice little barn is intriguing. The property has one of those old 'Ontario cottages' that I described earlier in the spring, and it would be interesting to know when it was built. It was certainly out on the far edge of town when it was built. You don't see many barns with a brick foundation, or doors like those two!
But what I noticed was the bottles lined up inside this window. Wonder how long they've been sitting there?
They have a reasonably modern tractor sitting back behind the barn, ...
As well as the basics of an old hay rake. I talked to the owner the other day and found myself getting an open invitation to ride all over their grassy field if I wanted to.
The other thing I wanted to share today is at the farthest opposite end of my run down Nelson West. You'll remember these bright yellow Bird's-foot Trefoil that are now in bloom all over the place here.
Well, the earliest blooms have now transformed into seed pods, and I hope you can see why they're labelled 'Bird's-foot'!
That's all for today, a very hot one here with possibly severe thunderstorms in the forecast. I've been watching the radar, but I think they'll mostly hit eastern Ontario. then it's supposed to cool down a bit to more normal, thank goodness!
That's all for today, a very hot one here with possibly severe thunderstorms in the forecast. I've been watching the radar, but I think they'll mostly hit eastern Ontario. then it's supposed to cool down a bit to more normal, thank goodness!
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I was just out watering the planters on my deck and it was like a convection oven out there!
ReplyDeleteBird's Foot, so true. Love the barn construction, black wood for the walls, would that be creosote or painted? What a great invite, hope the grass is short enough for your wheels.
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting barn! The old bottles are intriguing, and I like the sun ray doors.
ReplyDeleteYour birds foot brought back a memory for me--
ReplyDeletemy Dad used to plant that in one of our fields when I was growing up--
and for some reason it made an impression on me and I have always remembered it--
so thanks for the photos--
Diane
Do I ever feel dumb! I meant to try to see what happened with Bird's foot Trefoil once you mentioned it but had forgot. I hope now I can remember to look. Thank you for remember to post the pic...it sure does show where it gets its name.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like the barn was built on top of a house. It is an interesting structure for sure.
ReplyDeleteI’ve never see that kind of bird’s foot here. I’ll watch for it now.
Very interesting barn, is it in an area where there was no stone for a foundation? This summer's getting tiresome.
ReplyDeleteInteresting pictures. Glad you are finding ways of getting around during this heat.
ReplyDeleteBe Safe and Enjoy!
It's about time.
That barn is intriguing with its fancy doors. No doubt there's a good story behind it.
ReplyDeleteI don't think I've ever seen Bird's Foot Trefoil. Maybe it hasn't reached B.C.?
Love those fancy screendoors/doors! Such an interesting place...one bottle looks like a champagne bottle:)
ReplyDeleteI like everything about that old barn. Windows, door, bricks, bottles, colors, boards, etc. Access to that property will undoubtedly result in more fine photos for you.
ReplyDeleteHello,
ReplyDeleteI love the barn and window photos. The birds foot is new to me. Looks like a nice place to explore. Take care! Enjoy your day! Wishing you a happy new week!
Blooms and barns! I can see them! Thanks for sharing. And your moral support. I've been a mess.
ReplyDeleteWell, now I know why it's called bird's foot trefoil. And those are some cool barn shots. I look forward to seeing more, now that you've been given the go ahead to ride around. :-)
ReplyDeleteFinally I know where the birds foot name came from, thank you. The trefoil bit was clear
ReplyDeleteA writer could make a lot of that building and its possible history. Very interesting musing on how it came to be built that way.
It seems a bit cooler here today than it was yesterday. We did get rain last evening, but not thunderstorms.
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