Hadleigh
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Lumberjacking
While out for a walk last week, Dan had spotted a big old Poplar tree that looked to be dead, standing just off the last bit of yard before the bush begins. He’s been talking about it ever since, and… Continue reading
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The Burch Homestead
Homesteading is a lifestyle of self-sufficiency characterized by subsistence agriculture, the home preservation of foodstuffs, and the small scale production of textiles, clothing, and craftwork for household use or sale. The past couple of weeks have brought with them the… Continue reading
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Knitter Knatter
In the fall I had decided to take up knitting. It started with arm knitting, then Dan built me a nice little stand type loom, and now I am happy to say I have also moved on to needles! The… Continue reading
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A Great Day for Eggs
Yesterday was a record day for us for eggs! We have a total of 11 hens now in the coop with one rooster, and for the first time yesterday we got ten eggs. That means we only had one slacker.… Continue reading
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A Little Summer Treat in the Coop
Winter boredom busters are a must in the coop in the winter. They help to keep everybody busy and prevent fighting and picking on chickens. In the summer we were so lucky to have all the veggies from our garden… Continue reading
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Floating on Snow
The snow lay deep and untouched, marked only by an animal track ,dodging it’s was through, here and there. It was a blank canvas, waiting to be sculpted and drawn. You take your first step and begin your dance across… Continue reading
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Lessons of Life and Death
Farming is a way of life. It is a passion; it takes time, devotion, compassion and understanding. It takes love and kindness to flourish and bloom. It’s not always easy, and it’s not always beautiful, but it’s these circumstances that… Continue reading
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Home Sweet Home
After a busy holiday season full of visiting family and friends, eating amazing dinners, travelling across Canada and taking in a wedding, I am finally back home! Busy, busy, busy. I am so thankful to be back home with Dan… Continue reading
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Newfoundland New Years Adventures
Writing, like life itself, is a voyage of discovery – Henry Miller Over the new years holidays, Dan and I traveled to Newfoundland for a wedding of a close friend of Dan’s. It was a bit of a last minute… Continue reading
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2015 in Review
What a year 2015 was! This past year marked my second year as an Albertan. It came with many changes and its fair share of obstacles, but I wouldn’t change for a minute where it brought me for 2016. I’ve… Continue reading