Author Archives: Just another day on the farm

Creme Carmamel – Made with Sheep Milk

The first of the Sheep Milk is coming into the house, Carmel only had one lamb who is nicknamed Shady Lady and she is old enough to be put into a nice little lamb creep with water/hay/lamb crumbles for the … Continue reading

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How to Build a Mason Bee Hotel Series

How to Build a Mason Bee Hotel Series Guest Posts by Powell River Books Blog As most folks know I will be adding in a number of different mason bee and Native Pollinator hotels and nesting box’s here on the … Continue reading

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Dogwood 52 Week 12-Trash

Such a odd subject matter this week.. trying to find and take a picture of trash.. These cushions are going to get a second life by being rescued and turned into soft spots for the kitties to sit in the … Continue reading

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Muck Boot Season is Here!

Hello Folks,  So I have decided to step into the modern world and create at least one proper pin for each post and I am slowly learning how to use the graphic system I choose to work with.. However having … Continue reading

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Farmgal’s All About the Nettle’s

Local Folks that are interested come on out in Mid-May for an amazing afternoon learning about the Nettle Plant.  You have gotten stung by it and its on the bad plant list.. Let me tell you honestly, you are missing … Continue reading

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Friday Rambles around the Table – Snow and Melting.

Come on in! Watch out for the puddles, the melt has started.. sorry, can you come in by the farm porch, Mud season has started.. If you want to sit in the living room, give me a moment to take … Continue reading

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Chaga Poppyseed Salad Dressing Recipe

Chaga Poppyseed Salad Dressing Recipe Guest post by Adagio Naturals CHAGA POPPY SEED SALAD DRESSING This salad dressing is as simple as it is nutritious. It little bit of a tart creamy dressing that works very well with lighter greens … Continue reading

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Crispy Cornmeal Baked Brussel Sprouts

Crispy Cornmeal Coated Baked Brussel Sprouts Looking for a new way to serve roasted Brussel Sprouts? 1 pound of Brussel Sprouts (baby full size) or full size trimmed and cut in half 1/4th cup of cornmeal 1 tsp of course … Continue reading

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Farmgal’s photography March 14th

For days I have had a single wild turkey hen hanging around.. They finally found the deck feeder, dance of joy!! new flocj of sparrows are coming every day now.. and then take turns between the deck feeder and the … Continue reading

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My Bee’s are ordered! Mason and Leaf Cutters

Native Bee’s are Awesome. New Genetics coming by mail to join my local populations of Mason and Leaf Cutter Bees here on the farm. My orders are in and on the way, I have big plans in regards to my … Continue reading

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