This week started on a sad note with the still birth of one of the lambs. Les had been losing weight for the last few weeks and we were pretty convinced that her pregnancy had ended. When she went into labour, the first part that emerged was the lamb’s ear, so Karen had to search […]
The weather has been unseasonally cold and wet for a while, but this week has been the hardest to deal with. Everyone felt cold and damp much of the time, and I felt hungrier than usual, probably because more calories were being burned to stay warm. Dave and I were working on moving irrigation hoses
Dark and stormy week Read More »
It’s been another busy week at Everdale, but it’s been especially exciting for me as a kid was born on Friday and twin lambs on Saturday! By the time I go back tomorrow, there may be many more lambs and kids on the farm, though I’m hoping the expectant mothers will hold off until I’m
The lambs and kids are arriving! Read More »
I have survived my first week of farming at Everdale! It’s been a really wonderful first week that has confirmed to me that I made the right choice in coming out here. This week I worked on seeding in the greenhouse, planting in the fields, setting up pea trellises, hand weeding sweet peas, compost digging,
I will be off for a month of volunteering at Everdale on Monday. I’m hoping that the weather forecast of a clear day is right so I won’t have to set up my tent in the rain! I went up to Everdale for a visit a couple weeks ago so that I could meet the
Those of you who know me well know that I’m very leery of all things internet related as I dislike the thought that strangers can learn personal details about me. So it may be a surprise to you that I’ve actually started this blog! Admittedly, I am starting very cautiously, with access currently restricted to
