Author Archives: Just another day on the farm
Learning Curve-Hauling Hay in a very old fashion way
I swear this seemed like such a simple idea, I had my ox book and it showed how to tie the load to the Girl, and it said, just roll the hand cut and dried hay into bundles, that was … Continue reading
Canadian Back Bacon-What happen’s when you forget about it..
It was left it in the fridge, hubby did not take it out and cook it off on time, and it been sitting in its brine for an extra two plus weeks. well much to my surprise, other then being … Continue reading
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Feeling out of Step
Well, I woke up yesterday and just felt out of step, where do I start in the garden, where do I start in my processing, where do I start in working with Girl, where do I start on my weight … Continue reading
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First of the strawberries
Ah Strawberries, there is nothing quite like that first taste of those sun warmed juicy fresh berries, They are very easy to grow(at least in the correct zones) they do require a bit of work in regards to keeping your … Continue reading
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Tagged Food Production and Recipes, Garden, Soft Fruits
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A little Farm Update
So here is some of my mostly finished compost from last year’s pile, its looks like its coming along just wonderfully.. below, here is some compost tea ready for use in the garden. Below that, is a wonderful growing area … Continue reading
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Tagged Chores, compost, Ducks, Farm Life, Garden, manure, Soft Fruits, Veggies
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Teaching folks how to cook..
Morning, As those that are regulars know, I am on a working holiday so to speak, I have helped move someone belongings, helped plant gardens, helped redo yards and fix grades on land etc while visiting with family, I am … Continue reading
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Given Dad a hand on the farm-Take Two..
My View for o six to eight hours, moving dirt, and more dirt! Starting to level it all out, on the top, and on the bottom, measuring the grade with th lazer level. Loading up old cement blocks to … Continue reading
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Spending quality time with Daddy ;)
Dad’s place flooded out, and we need to fix the issue and dig a new ditch line to show the water where to go, this is round one, I will show more later soon.. so I am running the little … Continue reading
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Homemade Saskatoon Pie
Is there anyway to feel more like coming home then making fresh Saskatoon Pie? Here is a good starter Saskatoon Pie filling Recipe 3 1/2 cups Saskatoon Berries 1/2 cup Water 3/4 cup Sugar 3 tbsp Corn Starch 2 tsp … Continue reading
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Just another Day on the Farm 