Originally posted on Green Mountain Farm:
Usually a threat to a backyard flock is thought of as a raccoon, or a coyotte, or some other predator. In this case, our flock has recently been at risk of contracting the Avian (bird) Flu. For those of you living beyond the scope of our local news, two weeks ago, several nearby farms were discovered to have…
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I’m up earlier than normal on a Saturday, but nothing like the farmer (my bro-in-law) I am here to help. He has been up before dawn. Three in the morning actually – this Saturday, and every Saturday that he is at the farmer’s market . It is passion and dedication that drives Farmer Chris to produce organically grown vegetables, herbs, and flowers […]
My mom and I met for lunch today. It’s not something we normally do. Not that I don’t see her often. It’s just that when we’re together, it’s likely that she is at my place to either help with the kids so I can clean, or to help clean, or to help with the kids so Hubby […]
Seven years ago, my husband and I, with our firstborn in tow, traded in Vancouver’s bustling and vibrant downtown streets for a small lot in a Fraser Valley suburb. I wasn’t thrilled to be leaving the restaurants and shops we had grown to love. We had even become attached to the farmer’s market that set […]
You’ve heard, I’m sure, the practical advice of shopping around the perimeter of your grocery store. Produce, meat, dairy and baked goods are usually located around the outskirts of any supermarket. It’s what’s in the center of the store, the crackers, cookies, juices, and frozen prepared foods that are more important to avoid. Well, I’d […]
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