When we bought our 40 acres in late 1980, it was a square 40 acres that had been planted in cotton. It was relatively flat. We had my wife's brother clear (cut/mow) a two acre spot, which actually ended up being in almost the exact middle of the property.
Once our house was built and children were born, we decided to plant a "wind break" around the house site. Our state forestry department offered 500 Virgina Pine seedlings for "$20". I spent the $20 then planted 380 trees on the West, North and East side of the homesite, leaving the South for our view. Those trees are now 50 - 60 feet tall and have provided an amazing wind break for our home.
This photo is one of those original Virginia Pines blooming for yet another year!
Gorgeous shot!! We did the same with our windbreak in 1994. It is so nice to look at the trees and know that we planted (and watered, and weeded) them!
My jaw is on the floor at the words "40 acres!" Wow and double wow. You have your own private paradise, that is amazing! No wonder you get such cool wildlife come to visit. Love the story of your windbreak here. I do love the smell of a pine too.
@casablanca Ha! It has been a blessing to have the property and gave our children a wonderful place to grow up and now our grandchildren opportunities to explore and be free.
