I realized today I haven't told you the story of the boys! When we first moved into our house in 2012, we only had three cats: sisters Ruby and Jude and outdoor Halle. It was the Friday of the long weekend in August. I received a text from Dan that he had found two kittens, … Continue reading Have You Met The Boys?
Our Story
Duck, Duck, Gone.
December 28, 2022, was a sad day for our family. Our family matriarch, at the age of 99 (and a half), peacefully passed away in the wee hours of the morning. It was also the day one of my ducks flew the coop… for good. I should preface this by saying 3 out of 4 … Continue reading Duck, Duck, Gone.
What The Duck?!
Have you ever done something and immediately thought, 'maybe this is a bad idea'? Generally, that's my thought when I purchase a new fern (haha). Exactly my thoughts when I brought home three Silver Mallard ducklings! Cause fifteen chickens weren't enough work already?! Just because your lifelong friend has ducks doesn't mean you need them … Continue reading What The Duck?!
Have you met McLean?
The newest member of our clan just turned two years old! Hard to believe time flies so quickly. Named after John McClane.But spelt like McLean Stevenson (Lieutenant Colonel Henry Blake).He's the best of both worlds! visit desartcanada on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/desartcanada/ McLean is an energetic German Shepherd. He enjoys chasing bunnies, sleeping on the couch and … Continue reading Have you met McLean?
Who’s In The Coop?
About a month ago, I noticed some strange things happening in the coop. Things moved and missing; random holes and piles of gravel started to appear. I thought maybe I had another mole. Until one night I saw it, bold as bold can be - I have a RAT. OMG, a RAT! I've had mice, … Continue reading Who’s In The Coop?
Those Darn Squirrels
Not too long ago this past summer, we had our first hands-on experience with squirrels. We've always had a lot of them zipping around the property, but usually, they go their way - we go ours. This particular day, Dan was hanging out in the shop, a teeny-tiny little black baby squirrel went zipping by … Continue reading Those Darn Squirrels
Every Farm Needs A Cat
In the spring of 2012, we lived in an apartment out in Prince Edward County, Ontario. Our neighbours moved away from the area and seemingly left their male cat Hal behind. Hal was a bit of a feral cat - it wasn't a stretch to think they couldn't catch him before they left. I should … Continue reading Every Farm Needs A Cat
Our Summer Solstice Girl
According to the Farmers Almanac the word “solstice” comes from Latin solstitium - from sol (sun) and stitium (still or stopped), reflecting the fact that on the solstice, the Sun appears to stop “moving” in the sky as it reaches its northern point for the year, as seen from Earth. June 21, 2015, the day our little girl was born the … Continue reading Our Summer Solstice Girl
Bad News
Due to a poor start to the season and total lack of motivation there after we are jamless. I know, right?! So we took the year off. Slackers... Now I feel terrible because we are jamless for Christmas! Sounds like a Country song. What were we thinking? And all I can think about now is … Continue reading Bad News
The Odds…Well, They Just Don’t Look Good
Seems as though the odds are stacked against us this gardening season and it has been frustrating to say the very least. 1. Mother Natures late frost hissy fit wiped out pretty much everything we planted - seeds and all. 2. So we replanted and not much grew...not even the Dill which breaks my heart. … Continue reading The Odds…Well, They Just Don’t Look Good
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