Author Archives: Just another day on the farm

Dogwood Photography Week 1

Posted on January 7, 2019 by Just another day on the farm

Dogwood Photography Challenge Week 1 This is the official Photo.. I had worked this scene out on paper, explained it to hubby and off to the forest we went, I had hoped for a more open wider road but what … Continue reading →

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Creamy Crab Pasta with Horseradish Greens

Posted on January 6, 2019 by Just another day on the farm

Creamy sauce, Seafood and pasta is a mixed delight.. add in the wonderful flavours of Horseradish greens and bit of good parmesan cheese.. It just steps it up a notch! This is a bit of a loose recipe in the … Continue reading →

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Friday Rambles around the table.. Vanilla Beans

Posted on January 4, 2019 by Just another day on the farm

Well, hello.. Come in.. knock that snow off your boots and grab a pair of slippers from the basket or did you remember to bring a pair..  I have the water on for a nice big pot of tea and … Continue reading →

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Farmgal’s Photography 2019 Jan 3rd

Posted on January 3, 2019 by Just another day on the farm

With my new camera I am trying to both learn it and stretch myself this year.. I am not going to open up a new blog for photography. I will put up more photos on Twitter and on the facebook … Continue reading →

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How to make Salt Cured Lemons

Posted on January 3, 2019 by Just another day on the farm

Putting up a few Jar’s of Salt Cured Lemon’s is very easy to do.  I will show you step by step in three photos! Wash your lemon to remove any wax, rinse them well with cool water, trim the ends … Continue reading →

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Chick Care 101

Posted on January 2, 2019 by Just another day on the farm

  Ideally, if you already have chickens you are going to let your broody hen do all this work for you.  You can help pick the eggs she is sitting on but its just so much easier to let the … Continue reading →

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How to use the Baggy Method to Start Seeds

Posted on January 1, 2019 by Just another day on the farm

The Baggy Seed Starting Method is very easy to do and its very worth it! All home harvested seeds and older seeds should be given a germination test using this method NOW! in seed ordering season. I can not stress … Continue reading →

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Feeding Back your Egg Shells to your Hens

Posted on December 31, 2018 by Just another day on the farm

The Hens are laying like mad at the moment. It feels like spring with the glut of older and pullet eggs coming in the house at the moment..   We are getting between 7 to 8 dozen a week at … Continue reading →

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Guest Post “New Year Goal Setting” by The Practical Dreamer

Posted on December 30, 2018 by Just another day on the farm

The Do’s and Don’ts of Goal Setting for 2019 – Setting Yourself Up For Success With the new year quickly approaching many of us are turning our thoughts to New Year’s resolutions and goals for 2019. In fact, a quick … Continue reading →

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Canning Dark Brown Beans

Posted on December 29, 2018 by Just another day on the farm

It seemed like the perfect day to can up some dark spicy beans. I set a whole bag of navy beans to soaking last night, changing the water twice.  This morning into my big pot went the beans and my … Continue reading →

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