Monthly Archives: April 2017

That and That post..

Coltsfoot is just stating to show itself in its normal places and sadly one of my favorite foraging places a nice walk from the farm had the land sold two years ago and he sprayed everything last fall..  So many … Continue reading

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Ham and Bean Soup with Spring Dandelion Greens

  Are you looking for a yummy way to use up your leftover Easter ham bone, I was too.. Into a nice big steel pot put your ham bone, a full peeled an cut into half or quarters big onion … Continue reading

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Getting it done..

This project had needed to be done for a while but as often can happen, things get in the way and so it gets pushed to the side at times. The finished side looks great, amazing how many man hours … Continue reading

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Hatch 1-The final round up.

In a tote with wire topper and a heat lamp over it (they will move to the bigger tote with the in-floor heating  in a few days) sits 17 chicks. This result breaks down in a few ways and we are … Continue reading

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Wild Parsnip -We are finally gaining ground

Finally in our province, this nasty plant the Wild Parsnip was added to our invasive plant lists, both a very good thing (because in some area’s it had gotten so bad that you could not take walks in local nature area’s, … Continue reading

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Happy Easter 2017

Wishing all my readers a very happy Easter 2017, I wish you many blessing to come though the year and hope that this weekend, you have done whatever makes your world a happier place be it quiet time, working time, … Continue reading

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Peep, Peep- Its starting.. we will have Fluffy Chicks for Easter Sunday

It’s starting!! Not I just need to sit on my hands for the next 24 hours.. and wait it out! 5 have started so far and so much peeping going on in there when I put my ear to the … Continue reading

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Bean Teepee Spring Planting is done.

For those that are newer readers, the Bean Teepee is coming into its 3rd year on the farm.. its outstanding and I will have at least a few more of them on the farm in the future. Today we cleaned … Continue reading

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Just Ducky..

Yesterday was so busy that I never got a post up..  and this morning and day is already up and going.. so its a picture heavy post for you.. We spent around two hours yesterday doing just a intent yard … Continue reading

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Hot Tub, Visiting and Horse Rides

Its been a grand day, and it can be written up in two ways.. What a treat today has been, we have soaked in a Hot Tub, had a lovely visit with dear friends and found time to ride our … Continue reading

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