Kim Goodling, Author at Living with Gotlands

2 Mar 2018

Manure Management on Small Farms

by Kim Goodling | posted in: Raising Sheep | 0

Manure management can be daunting on any size farm, even small farms. The state of Vermont has taken a serious interest in the impact agriculture and manure management has on water quality. In late 2016, the department of Agriculture, published RAPs, Required Agricultural Practices for farms of all sizes. These standards are intended to improve the quality of Vermont’s waters … Read More

14 Feb 2018

Three Tips for Successful Felting with Curly Locks

by Kim Goodling | posted in: Felting | 0

I’ve been busy felting with our Gotland and Border Leicester curls. I thought I would share a few tips for successful felting with curly locks. Tips for Successful Felting with Curly Locks I lay a fine wool base of merino underneath my curls. You could use other fine wools, but I prefer using merino for felted garments. You can either … Read More

5 Jan 2018

Why Women Create

by Kim Goodling | posted in: Felting | 0

Have you ever wondered why women create? More and more, I find myself yearning to create more. My life as a shepherd revolves around caring for my sheep. The demands of the farm and running a small business tend to overtake me and dictate how each day must be spent. I have recognized, however, a strong need to spend more … Read More

23 Dec 2017

Hanging on to Family Christmas Traditions

by Kim Goodling | posted in: Life at VT Grand View Farm | 4

Hanging on to family Christmas traditions, not wishing the years to pass and times to change, we wait. Sometimes we wait until nearly the last minute. While Christmas lights fill our neighbor’s homes and living rooms with warmth and the spirit of what follows, only single candle lights stand in our windows. As always, we wait until children are home from … Read More

4 Dec 2017

Felting with Gotland Curls

by Kim Goodling | posted in: Felting, Fiber Arts | 0

Felting with Gotland curls has become a passion of mine. A very special Gotland breeder commissioned me to make a felted vest using her own Gotland curls. She wanted a vest that was light weight, one that she could use for layering under jackets. She sent measurements to me and a vest which fit her well to use as … Read More