My Wish List a tractor with a bucket a barn you can drive a tractor into more sheep (did I say that?) and while I am dreaming…. how about a hay field with a friendly farmer to cut the hay for me and for my husband to be able to work part time at his day job and farm with … Read More
Nothing Like the Threat of Snow With every change of season there comes a whole host of chores that need to be done. Though we know this happens every year, we never seem to get everything done in a relaxed, timely fashion. This fall is no exception. The list of things to get done before winter sets in has been … Read More
Make Hay While the Sun Shines One of my biggest concerns all summer long centers around hay. Will the farmer be able to get a second cutting? Our sheep need the second cut hay as it has more leaf than stem and provides for a well balanced diet with high protein. Will the weather cooperate so that the farmer can … Read More
A Note of Encouragement For the past four years, our farm has offered a summer farm camp for moms and children. For one week, our campers immerse themselves into caring for our animals and learning all about the many fiber arts. Creativity and energy fills our camp week. Through teaching, we hope to excite others of all ages about the … Read More
As a shepherd of a wool producing flock-fleece quality remains top on my list year round. In the winter, our sheep wear coats to protect their fiber from hay contamination. I peek under the coats from time to time to be sure their fleeces do not felt as their fiber grows longer and longer. On cold days, my fingers linger … Read More
