That's a BIG Sack 'O Taters Atlantic Canada would make Samwise Gamgee proud. We’re just covered in ‘taters’ as he’d tell Gollum. Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick supply not only most of Canada’s spud needs but plenty cross the border to feed the eastern US. From ordinary bags of them in the market to McDonald’s insatiable industrial french fry demand … Read More →
Pickle crock (in)action. It just sits in the corner sulking most days. I got a call from a dear friend living down in the colonies today about her garden. It’s her first year in a new dirt space and she’s wrestling some unruly vine crops that have gotten out of hand. Tomatoes and squash and even more successfully – cucumbers. Scads of them. It’s a good year … Read More →
The wildflower meadows here haven’t been touched in two decades. I plan to leave plenty in pristine condition just to feed the bees. Every week seems to have a different version of flower in bloom. Taken over the course of 2014. (click any to uppity size and start slide show)
Not my house. But I could buy one just like it. In my quest for housing, I’ve been looking at all sorts of ways to get something built on the farm. There is a locally run outfit just up the road that does fine work and I’ve gotten a solid quote from them for a move-in ready house that would be about 600 square feet. That’s … Read More →
Farmers of past generations planted quite a few apple trees around the property. I stopped counting at forty. They need serious pruning but can be rehabilitated into the start of a proper orchard I’m sure. (click any to embiggen and start slide show)
A Dawn of Ideas I’m not sure if even I know this answer. And I’m certain it’s a moving target. The question “What IS North Farthing going to be?” is a huge Pandora’s box of ideas and potential. I’ll see if I can hit the high points without too many tangents. First it’s a place for me to live. … Read More →
The first step to building on the farm was getting a driveway approved and installed. These shots are from the whirlwind day with the big machines, start to finish in about six hours. Many thanks Ashley, Richard, & crew for a great job. September 2013 (click any to super size and start slide show)
Looking into the wayback machine to see the farm on the day I took possession. Blank canvas indeed. August 2013 (click any to engorgio and start slide show)
The old field entrance of the farm in Autumn Testing, testing… Is this thing on? (tap tap tap) Ok, so back to basics here on the farm. I’ve not had the drive to update you kind people of the interwebs for quite some time and I think that needs to change. You see, I need resources to build the empire. Commerce. A modest flow … Read More →
