Here in our little corner of Arizona, fences are made using whatever material is handy. In this case, barbed wire and yucca stalks with the occasional T-post to keep it sturdy.
I'm linking up with Life According to Jan and Jer and Friday's Fences.
36 comments:
So interesting! I love seeing how different areas do things...different :-) I take it yucca is strong??
that works! and is very rustic looking!
dr momi,
Not particularly but they use a LOT of them! ;-)
TWG,
I really like the look of the fences made this way!
Looks just like old wood posts.
Thanks for sharing this!
It's annoying that I won't be able to see any more comments without remembering to come back to your blog post.
Oh well. have a good weekend!
Now that's using your resources! :) You don't see much barbed wire here anymore...but I'd bet it works!
I actually like the look of the wooden posts. Much better than the old rusty, ugly metal posts, and more friendly to the environment.
You use what you have. I love the creativity. Some of my fences are pretty hobbled too, but I'm trying to change that. :-)
LindaG,
They do look like wood posts until you get up closer! You have a good weekend too!
Alica,
We still use a lot of barbed wire out here in the wild-and-wooly west!
Swamp Dog,
They do all a lot more charm to an otherwise boring fence!
Teresa,
The ranchers around here get *really* creative with their fencing sometimes! :)
hey, it works. can you imagine falling on that cactus ... ouch!! something you would never forget. (:
Nice! BTW love the new look of your blog.
Beth,
I definitely don't want to fall on that cactus! I like the way it has grown up and around the fence though!
SweetLand Farm,
Thank you! :)
You could always tell where my Grammy had patched fence. She used bailing twine!
it's best to use what's handy and i like the rustic look to it!
We do much the same thing.
I like the small branches and the look they give. They also do wonders at keep EVERYBODY where they need to be~!
~Pat
oh PS...I'm so glad you've become a Non-verification Comments- blogger!
I meant to tell you that recently.
I don't get much spam-- I usually catch it before it goes up anyway.
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I really like these shots!!! Love all the cacti, especially.
beautiful shots!!
Prickly pear is a good example of a natural fence!
Clint,
We use a lot of it around here too! ;-)
Tanya,
I like the look too!
Pat,
It is rather efficient in keeping the calves in and/or out!
Rose,
Thanks! :)
Jules,
Thank you!
Kathy,
I have seen property in Tucson where they use prickly pear for a natural fence!
Now that's using what you have available. I love it! :)
Very good photos.
Regards and best wishes
Nancy,
It is pretty cool that they used what was available!
Tatjana,
Thanks! :)
Very resourceful...I like that!
Whatever works : ) Love the cactus.
Making do makes people become inventive!
Fence Song
Yucca stalks?? I had no idea! Guess they grow different where you guys live. Natural fencing looks beautiful and blends into the scenery better anyhow.
BTW, like the new header pics!
Jan n Jer,
It is definitely make-do!
Michaele,
Ya'll will be seeing more cactus this spring when it starts blooming!
MMT,
It does, doesn't it?! :)
Carolyn Renee,
I like the natural look of it too!
I love unique fences. There are certain parts of the country where you find them and they just add a bit more character!
A very interesting twist on fence construction. Nice capture
Most of my fences are photographed here in town, but I look forward to presenting more rustic ones...especially an ocotillo! There is an ocotillo from here in town but I'd love to find one on a ranch! Love these yucca spines and barbed wire. Really nice photos, too!
Maria Rosa,
We have some pretty unique fences around here! LOL!!
Shaun,
Thanks!
Marie,
I loved all your fence pictures from around Tucson! I have seen some really cool ones on my travels to "the city!"
Whatever works... pretty cool fence
Love those fences...there are a lot of the same type up here where trees are few and far between.
gtyyup,
The old ranchers always used what they could find, huh?!?
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