Snail mail….. its been a couple weeks, we have had a few projects and stuff going so I got side tracked and nobody asked where the letter is♡ Well the first distraction was the celebration of our 26th wedding anniversary. So rightfully so we were busy enjoying each other’s company. We went to the fairContinue reading “Letters from the old manse – Sept 25, 2023”
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Muddy Boots – garden beds
Well, that was an awesome but tiring weekend. We got a lot accomplished, and we couldn’t be happier with the results. I started a off a few weeks ago with ordering 4 cord of 8 foot juniper logs. They got delivered on Thursday Then I ordered a load of compost soil that came in Friday.Continue reading “Muddy Boots – garden beds”
Muddy Boots – The Greenhouse
For anyone following our story you will now that back in September hurricane Fiona barreled through the maritmes and did substantial damage to our tiny island. In the aftermath, we had quite a few things that we had to take care of like broken windows, missing siding, damaged trees that came down our firewood logsContinue reading “Muddy Boots – The Greenhouse”
Letters from the old manse- April 13th
Hi family + friends, it’s been a while since I last shared with you, life in our old hohouseand life around the farm. Firstly, I have to say the weather has been absolutely beautiful for a change the week or so. Maritime qeather can be so fickle but weate certainly enjoying the sun and theContinue reading “Letters from the old manse- April 13th”
The Farm – microfarming
It has been 2 years since I farmed my microgreens. I was very sick for a while back in 2021 and it wasn’t possible to do any farming. I cleaned up the rooms downstairs and started to play around with growing microgreens, kinda like getting on a bicycle after not riding for a long time….Continue reading “The Farm – microfarming”
Wacky Wednesday
Wacky Wednesday is not a story or letter blog, just something….. odd short things♡. I have been really successful with my sourdough dough the last while, and it’s been fun. I started my starter again…. haven’t named it yet and suggestions are welcomed. Was pursuing pinterest and looking ideas and found a couple. Sourdough sandwichContinue reading “Wacky Wednesday”
The Farm – new chicks, new flock
So on our trip to Ontario this past summer, we did a little side trip to Nova Scotia, summerville to get some fertilized bresse eggs. These eggs, when hatched and raised, are gonna be our new dual-purpose flock, basically eggs and meat. So with the new eggs in the incubator it was time getvthe runContinue reading “The Farm – new chicks, new flock”
The Farm – food security surprise
We had a surprise post that came over the fb gardening page last week here on the island. One of the food security advocates let us know that government decided to partner with veseys seeds to provide a beginners veggie collection free of charge (as long a supplies last) to grow a small victory garden.Continue reading “The Farm – food security surprise”
The Farm – fruit trees, bushes in bloom
I love spring everything comes back to life the miracle of life renewing its self once more. I eagerly await in anticipation the garden waking up…. seeing what lived through the harsh winter and what succumbed to the the elements and critters. Our cherry tree and bushes are always exciting to watch and so tooContinue reading “The Farm – fruit trees, bushes in bloom”
The Farm – new chicks on the farm♡
So from a couple post ago you all heard my laments of farming. Coyotes came through the farm and took 12 of my chickens a combination of laying hens and roosters. It was a very sad day on the farm As soon as that happen we went into full on replacement mode. I was unableContinue reading “The Farm – new chicks on the farm♡”
Muddy Boots, Old Houses and The Farm 