It's been a rather busy time lately to have time to write everything down. So, today I am sharing a little eye …
Annie
When I have a moment and look out the window I play 'spot-the-chicken'. I have one chicken who has seceded from the …
How far we have come. . .
The abundance of June has a way of sneaking up on you. It’s not the obvious overabundance like that of August, when you …
As we say goodbye to May…
One of the greatest things we did this fall was to fill one of the raised vegetable beds with tulip and garlic bulbs. …
It’s Chick Time!
Spring is finally in full swing here in New England. Which means we had snow flurries two weeks ago and now we have …
Springtime is here
This time of year every inch of the farm is teaming with life, reawakening after the long winter, everyone from tadpoles …
Taking Stock
Winter is beginning to recede here in New England. Although it is officially spring our temperatures are still wavering …
Fiber fun
I am taking advantage of the final lull before the spring 'storm' of gardening and farming. The meat chicks will arrive …
An annual ritual
This time of year is the beginning of my favorite annual ritual—the sowing of the sweet pea seeds. I have grown sweet …
Rolling with the punches
Well, Rose has made it a habit now to hop in with the sheep. (Yes, first Annabel the sheep went over to them and …
Winter provisions at the farm
I am often asked in winter about how the animals cope with our cold climate. All of the breeds actually manage rather …
On the way to the chicken field (or what I should know by now)
I should know by now that when I walk past the animals and think “they’re acting a little odd” it really means that …
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