This one runs around two sides of our rental property...
This fence has been around for probably about 45 years, and its definitely old, weathered, and in need of repair. Over time, the rails have fallen down...been put back up again...fallen down again...and some of them have been replaced. We've had trouble finding new rails long enough to fit between the old posts, so Jim had these extension pieces made. Up close, it changes the look of the fence, but at a distance you can't tell, and it's working for now...
In another week, this section of fence will be especially pretty, with clumps of blooming daffodils underneath...
...and later this summer, the grape vine (that desperately needs pruning) will provide grapes for some juice and a couple of batches of jelly!
What's your favorite kind of fence?
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those are beauties, for sure! like the extensions idea, too. whatever keeps those fences going!
ReplyDeletethanks for linking in again this week! :D
Split rail fences are the best - beautiful. Thanks for sharing,
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I love the way they are carved holes in the uprights for the fence to go trough and also the way they join them together.
ReplyDeleteOh gosh, I completely forgot it was the fence day! I think this one looks well-cared for. I also really liked the calf post. It's nice to learn all the details of farm life. It's a life I like to imagine for myself, but probably I wouldn't have the energy for it. So I'm glad to read about your farm!
ReplyDeletePerfect with the daffodils next to the fence. I could use a fence like that here.
ReplyDeleteI have a few fence posts that could use those rails! Great pictures, and gee now I have this craving for grapes!
ReplyDeleteNice to see those extensions keep the fence going!
ReplyDeleteVery impressive to still be in that kind of shape after 45 years!
ReplyDeleteI love the fence. They are a lot of work, but sure prettier than steel and wire. I can't wait to see it with the daffodils and grapevines.
ReplyDeleteI've always liked split rail fences or even any wooden fence. Repair, repair, repair that's what fencing is all about. I like the beauty of old wood. MB
ReplyDeleteI love your old fences. They are lasting a long time with very little upkeep.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
JB
Handsome fence! Good for you to maintain the rustic beauty instead of going for the easy.
ReplyDeleteOh love those extension, what a great idea!
ReplyDeleteI have been driving by a split rail fence daily now, but some are falling down. The rest look so nice!
ReplyDeleteI love a split rail too. Put one in my yard as background for one of my flower beds. That one will look lovely when the daffodils start to bloom. Thought you would link your last post to Good Fences. The calves are sweet.
ReplyDeleteSplit rails are one of my favs too.
ReplyDeleteI love the rustic , airy look of them.
Grew up sitting on split rail fences and still love to see them. The "fix" is wonderful, and thoughtful.
ReplyDeleteI have always loved split rail fences the best. That one is very pretty because of it's age I think. How nice that it will have grape vines and I love the flowers that are coming up under it.
ReplyDeleteI like the split rail fence too! But these days I just like the hot electric fence to keep the critters it ;)
ReplyDeleteI do like split rail, but I like seeing old barbed wire fences.
ReplyDeleteI like split-rail fences too. There's something homey about them and I love the look of country. Good thing I do, since I live in the country! :)
ReplyDeleteThey are lovely, but they would not be very good at keeping goats in. ;-)
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