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Farm Stories - August 13, 2022

Farm Stories - August 13, 2022

The problem is the solution Anyone who's been to our farm knows how hard it is to find. Yes, it's on an incredibly busy road, and technically one would think...
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Farm Stories - July 29, 2022

Farm Stories - July 29, 2022

It's been a hot few weeks! Day after day the sheep have been spending less time out in the pasture. It's been too hot, humid, and sunny for them to...
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Engulfed in Green

Engulfed in Green

This time of year I always feel like I’m wrapped in a cloak of green. Walking up to the hayfield beside the uncut grasses is a unique experience. The buzzing,...
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When is the best time to plant a tree?

When is the best time to plant a tree?

Weather patterns have been so predictable that sayings, songs, and cultural tropes have evolved out of them. Communities and cultures grew out of consistent and predictable climate patterns all over...
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Hopeful gamblers

Hopeful gamblers

Gently easing my hand further inside the ewe’s uterus, I can feel a back leg – the hock. Closing my eyes I visual how the lamb’s leg is attached to...
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HUGE NEWS- We're starting a carding mill!

HUGE NEWS- We're starting a carding mill!

WE ARE STARTING A CARDING MILL!!! I'm thrilled to be one of the lucky recipients of the 2022 Desjardins GoodSpark Grant    This grant enables us to really kickstart a...
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Spring…is almost here, & Lambing…is almost done!

Spring…is almost here, & Lambing…is almost done!

Well, the past couple of weeks have been busy. We’re always busy, but the height of lambing is a special kind of busy. To make a long story short, we're...
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The REAL truth about bottle lambs - Wait 'till you see number 3!

The REAL truth about bottle lambs - Wait 'till you see number 3!

Meet our current house lambs Mica Mica is here due to the ewe not having enough milk. Mica was a twin born to a very old ewe who I was...
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Farm Stories- February 26, 2022

Farm Stories- February 26, 2022

As I gently ease my hand further inside the ewe’s uterus I can feel another back leg – the hock. Closing my eyes and visualizing one of the lamb’s legs,...
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Farm Stories - Februay 19, 2022

Farm Stories - Februay 19, 2022

We are transitioning to opening up the farm to all of you in new and interesting ways. We want to share our farm with you! Here's a preview of this coming year for the farm:
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Farm Stories - February 12, 2022

Farm Stories - February 12, 2022

This time if year always seems hopeful. Hopeful about the possibilities of the coming spring and summer. I haven't gotten as far as the autumn and winter. They seem more looming than hopeful at this point. Being in the middle of winter, the last thing I want to think about is the next one. 
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Farm Stories - February 5, 2022

Farm Stories - February 5, 2022

  Light painting the white landscape of midwinter. This past Thursday, February 3rd, marked the halfway point of winter. This point in the year has long been a time to...
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Farm Stories - January 29, 2022

Farm Stories - January 29, 2022

Although we are running low on lots of things this time of year, the cycle is beginning again. Lambing has begun!

 

In the past couple of weeks a handful of lambs have arrived, and of course, at least one on the coldest night of the year. Luckily our 100+ year old bank barn was designed for animals in winter as it doesn't get down below -10C, even with -35 windchill. A heat lamp, and some dog coats help the lambs for the first 48-72 hours. 

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Farm Stories, January 22, 2022 - keeping the animals comfortable

Farm Stories, January 22, 2022 - keeping the animals comfortable

Oh my, the cold has really gotten to me this past week. Although I know there is a stretch of cold early in the year, every year, it always seems to catch me off guard...every year. You'd think I'd have learned by now. 
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Farm Stories January 15, 2022

Farm Stories January 15, 2022

Ever have one of those weeks where when Friday arrives you honestly wonder what on each happened to the week? Honestly, most weeks feel like that to me, but occasionally I get one where the weeks seem to go faster. Is time sped up? 
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Farm stories, January 7, 2022

Farm stories, January 7, 2022

This first week of January in 2022 is witness to another chaotic holiday season and new year. Despite new, or maybe renewed challenges, Tim and I wish you a Happy New Year.
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Farm Stories, December 18, 2021 - snow is back, maybe it'll stay for the holidays

Farm Stories, December 18, 2021 - snow is back, maybe it'll stay for the holidays

The past few days has been a whirlwind of weather. From almost 100km gusts to temperatures in the mid-teens, tricking some tree buds into thinking it's spring, to downpours, and back...
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Farm Stories, December 11, 2021

Farm Stories, December 11, 2021

Asha is slowly getting used to being here. Luckily she is very food motivated. In the quiet moments after barn chores I can wait patiently for her to sniff my hand, eat some food from it, and then, slowly come out and eat her dinner with me sitting there. It's so nice to see.
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