Author Archives: Just another day on the farm

Beef on the Waddle, The Muscovy

I have had these amazing ducks on the farm since the first spring we arrived coming on 22 years now. The amount of ducks has come up and down but they are one of the main livestock we always have, … Continue reading

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Bird Feeders -ways to beat the winter blues

While thanksgiving and christmas can for some, most bring extra everything, they do bring company, colorful lights and decor. January at least here in garden zone 5a, eastern ontario, canada its winter. The darkest days are now behind us, each … Continue reading

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Salad Greens and Seeds are starting to come in

As we have a large indoor seed starting setup area in the cellar (it was in the basement of the new part of the house) but has now moved to the Cellar which is the the basement of the old … Continue reading

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Rhubarb -Frugal Starts

I love rhubarb! In northern zones, this plant can be found tucked away on every old homestead, into a community gardens, tucked behind most churches back doors. There is a solid reason for the love, its one of the first … Continue reading

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Ground Turkey Meatballs made with Cornmeal Recipe

Turkey Meatballs with Cornmeal instead of bread crumbs 1 Pound of finely ground turkey 1/4 cup of finely ground cornmeal 1 tbsp of herb blend of your choice, in this case i used smoked bacon/maple flavor 1/4 tsp of salt … Continue reading

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Fall Meat Bird Grow out Stats

In Sept 25 White Rock Meat Chicks ordered from Frey’s Hatchery here in Ontario though our local coop arrived on the farm and were cuddled by Miss R an coo’d over indeed. Dec 10th 24 healthy White Rock Meat Chicks … Continue reading

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Dough Maker Review

I do not make nearly as much bread as i did, as bread is quite limited for Dear Hubby at this point, However as the household grew by one, bread needs have grown again. The price of bread and the … Continue reading

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Do you have Sheep on your farm? Ontario Sheep Support

If you live in Ontario and have sheep on your farm, then i do hope you have joined your local sub zone group of the province wide system. I didn’t for the first 10 years i had sheep and boy … Continue reading

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March coming in like a lion 2025

The boxes of peach tree seedlings continue to do well, the average is now 6 inches plus with a few top growers reaching 10 inches already, they will be good size when sale day and pickups happen in may Today … Continue reading

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Blueberry Bush Pruning Setting the Stage for years to come

What amazing set of pruning with writing that i came across, its just wonderfully clear and so easy to understand. This could be a self-grown crane cutting, or a bought plug or even a potted plant you got from the … Continue reading

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