Fashionably Late Apple Blossoms I haven’t talked much about the farm lately primarily because without better funds in hand, I’m hesitant to make any big moves. Still, there is always room for little steps and I spent today planting for the future after being reminded that Mother Nature waits for no one. In fact she’s usually tapping her foot … Read More →
Cluck. Cluck. Mwraaaaw. As promised, a few photos from across the road at North Farthing. Leghorns and Silkys and Toggenburgs, oh my. Meet “Goat”, “Sugar”, “Stewie”, and the flock. Now with video! More Spork Here
Green and not so green parts of the farm over the seasons. You can see our garden year starts late here in Canada but it also lasts well into the elderly months on the calendar. Photos from 2014. (click any to wide-o-rama and start slide show)
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 →
