Author Archives: Just another day on the farm

Happy Canada Day!

Posted on July 1, 2016 by Just another day on the farm

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A week overview in photos..

Posted on June 26, 2016 by Just another day on the farm

The past week has been crazy busy, hubby went to alberta to give his momma a helping hand and I was holding the fort.. got to see my dad which was very nice. he had time to visit some of … Continue reading →

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New Farm Critters

Posted on June 14, 2016 by Just another day on the farm

Boy, have we been busy, and this post is a quick one, meet the new farm critters.. the imported from usa salmon faverolles chicks are doing great my new billy kid is lovely, meet Jack a fab tri-color mixed buck … Continue reading →

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Reader Question- Rabbits

Posted on June 10, 2016 by Just another day on the farm

Wanted meat rabbits for some time now so your info was valued. Starting as a “newbie” could you suggest any good books with step be step info. Like how big the hutches are to be, food requirements, common medical problems/etc … Continue reading →

Posted in rabbits | Tagged blog, breeding rabbits, homesteaderr, meat rabbits, Rabbits, rabbits on the homestead, Raising meat rabbits, readers questions | 1 Comment

Trap Crops

Posted on June 9, 2016 by Just another day on the farm

So what is a Trap crop ideally : a crop planted to attract insect pests from another crop, especially one in which the pests fail to survive or reproduce. while I could write it all out, the truth is this … Continue reading →

Posted in Life moves on daily | Tagged trap crops, using trap crops in the garden | 3 Comments

Rabbits -Foster moms

Posted on June 8, 2016 by Just another day on the farm

Do you breed rabbits, are you thinking about breeding rabbits? I love my rabbits, I got them the very first spring we arrived on the farm, my local sale, I arrived home with chickens, ducks and rabbits.. I brought them … Continue reading →

Posted in Life moves on daily | Tagged evening out rabbit litters, foster mothers rabbits, fostering rabbit kits | 6 Comments

Taylor Made homestead list

Posted on June 6, 2016 by Just another day on the farm

http://taylormadehomestead.com/homestead-sites-state/ A few weeks ago a reader suggested that since cooking directions can change based on altitude and gardening plans can differ based on planting zones, someone should compile a list of homesteading / Simple Living blogs separated by the … Continue reading →

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Camping Trip, Mine Hike an more

Posted on June 5, 2016 by Just another day on the farm

This was a early father’s day gift to my hubby, it took a good deal of planning and the awesome help of a farm sitter to pull it off! We headed out after morning chores for a 24 hours off … Continue reading →

Posted in Life moves on daily | Tagged camping, Farm Sitters, hiking, hiking into old mine sites, Murphy's point park, Nature photos, parks, Silver Queen Mine, Swimming in lakes | 8 Comments

Carrot Ginger Rhubarb Flower Soup

Posted on June 3, 2016 by Just another day on the farm

If you have never eaten rhubarb flowers or to prepare them properly, check out this basic post 🙂 So the day, I served a side dish at a meal of rhubarb flower and we got talking about that they have … Continue reading →

Posted in Life moves on daily, Recipes from the Root Cellar | Tagged Carrot Ginger rhubarb flowers Soup, eating rhubarb flowers, preparing rhubarb flowers for eating | 3 Comments

Lilac Jelly and Drying

Posted on June 1, 2016 by Just another day on the farm

I have three colors of lilac on the farm, I find the deepest color makes the most outstanding color jelly. The normal lilac while be softer in color and the white one is almost cream in color. I have a … Continue reading →