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Green Healing Salve #4 Recipe

Posted on May 28, 2016 by Just another day on the farm

5 average leaves of lovage (do not use if person using has liver issues) 5 small (around four inches-young) comfrey Leaves 10 Large leaves and flowers of Wild Voilet 8 young Plantain leaves with stem included (4 inches long at … Continue reading →

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Dandelion Flower Stems

Posted on May 27, 2016 by Just another day on the farm

So this is a overview,  you see on facebook and in a few books I have seen the idea of using Dandelion stems as a form of noodles.. Now I love Dandelion, I like eating the young spring greens in … Continue reading →

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Garden Updates..

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

So front garden area,straw garden rows Row one-planted two kinds winter sqaush Row two- planted- pumpkin Row Three- Sqaush Teepee- Back seeded the hot, beans, and the pea’s broud beans an greens are all up Back filling with cabbage plants.. … Continue reading →

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May long Weekend

Posted on May 23, 2016 by Just another day on the farm

Today is officially a holiday in Canada, but its also our typical last frost date for the gardening zone we live in, so its a great mix of gardening, friends and good times. Lots more gardening to go today.. That … Continue reading →

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Fitzroy park- Terraces Trail

Posted on May 22, 2016 by Just another day on the farm

https://www.ontarioparks.com/park/fitzroy/activities So yesterday was my first moderate in difficult level hike and it was clear that my easier flat hiking was helpful in getting me ready but It was also one heck of a workout.. narrow trail, some very good … Continue reading →

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Dandelion Flower Jelly

Posted on May 19, 2016 by Just another day on the farm

Until you try Dandelion Flower Jelly, you just do not know what you are missing, these plants are so wonderful and thought of so badly, when point in fact, they are so edible.. from greens, to root to flowers.. Pick … Continue reading →

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Working in the gardens.. busy.. so

Posted on May 18, 2016 by Just another day on the farm

Enjoy the kitten photos and I will be back tomorrow 🙂 Magic Marble is the wee handle full of short hair tabby snuggles.. So tiny.. going to be a small cat but so sweet! Above is Patrick, one of the … Continue reading →

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Rhubarb Project- Spring Update

Posted on May 17, 2016 by Just another day on the farm

Hello Folks, I know that I have a lot of new readers since last year and given how many post I have, I know that I can not assume that folks read back onto other longer term projects.. The “Farmgal” Rhubarb … Continue reading →

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Spruce Tip Vinager

Posted on May 16, 2016 by Just another day on the farm

O yes, it’s that time of year again.. Spruce Tip season.. so many things to do, such a small window of time to make it happen with the lovely fresh soft tips.. This is to my eye pretty much a … Continue reading →

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Farm Sale..

Posted on May 15, 2016 by Just another day on the farm

Well, my best buy was this full bedroom set.. the full sized dresser, matching mirror, two end tables and full bed set.. also picked up a sweet little white five drawers dresser as well as a awesome Food Warming box … Continue reading →

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