We used Emmaline as a vegetable cart and now she is a lawn ornament. She's also a darker shade, as we have fortified her with linseed oil several times over since this photo was taken in 2011.
M wanted something a little heavier to display vegetables out at the road... and had a friend of his keep an eye out for a buckboard wagon down in Amish Country. Emmaline hails from the same area.
Why am I naming these wagons? I have no idea, it just seems appropriate. They've worked hard for many years and deserve the respect, don't ya think?
Meet Buck... currently out in the mini orchard, but soon to call our roadside vegetable stand "home".
Note the metal rimmed wooden wheels, how well crafted they are.
The Amish know how to build a wagon...
they still use them for farming and transportation!
It's gorgeous! Not only do I see fresh vegetables and an 'honor system collection box' but glass caning jars full of zinnias - with raffia bows tied around them. Clearly I've driven around the back roads of the Midwest too long! I'd definitely stop and buy something! :)
ReplyDeletereally nice buckboard!
ReplyDeleteI like Buck, and yes that wagon is built well. It has 100 more years to go. Have a great weekend. Karen
ReplyDeleteBuck is my favorite and you sure don't see any of those charmers around these parts unless they have paddles on them. Makes me want to visit Amish Country!
ReplyDeleteBuck is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful is Buck?! I think it is fabulous that you are having a road side garden stand!! Love them! And yes, I also see zinnias being for sale!
ReplyDelete*sigh* Another wagon of yours for me to covet! ;)
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Just imagine the beautiful offspring Buck and Emmaline could produce :)
ReplyDeleteThose are great old wagons. There was a buckboard in my grandfather's little barn when it burned to the ground. I sure love yours-xo Diana
ReplyDeleteKaren I know someone up here in northern NY that will be having buckboard envy once she sees your new wagon... its is a beauty!! L. from CAAL
ReplyDeleteWhat a beauty, or should I say a handsome Buck? The vegetables will look even more appealing when on board! Nice find.
ReplyDeletewell hello buck....
ReplyDeletei think it's so cool that a. you have wagons and b. they are something you both love! {well maybe hubby a bit more than you}
The Amish know how to build just about anything!! We have many around us and one of my best friend's is very close to many of them. Those folks work hard!! Personally I prefer Emmaline...but once you get done fixing up Buck, I am positive it will look fab sitting out front!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful.they both are.Also love your new header picture.Once again a stunning picture-love dee x
ReplyDeleteJust imagining what Buck looked like back about, say, 100 years ago.
ReplyDeleteGreat find Karen!
NICE! Buck is in beautiful condition! Glad you guys are doing the veggie stand this year! Summer will be veggies and books at This Old House :)
ReplyDeleteI love it !!!!!! I just love old things that are brought back to life !!! Was it already in this kinda shape or did you guys have to have work done to it !!!!thats just plain awesome !
ReplyDeleteOh I love both wagons, the new one is fabulous. Can't wait to see it full of veggies. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteOf course you should name the wagons; we've always named our cars and trucks. :)
ReplyDeleteBuck is a genuine beauty! So glad the Mr found "him".
xoxo
Your new wagon is very handsome indeed. I can't wait to see it at harvest time, full of veggies!
ReplyDeleteWow, that is one beautiful wagon. It will be perfect!
ReplyDeleteI really like Buck! Great color.
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