Kim Goodling, Author at Living with Gotlands

26 May 2015

Rhubarb-New England’s First Harvest

by Kim Goodling | posted in: Homesteading, Recipes | 1

While the New England garden lays bare in the unpredictable May weather, one plant bursts forth with much enthusiasm~Rhubarb. This past weekend, our farmstay guest asked,”What is that?” when she saw the lush plant filled with pink and green stalks in our herb garden. “Rhubarb,” my husband responds proudly, “New England’s first harvest.” That one plant that New Englander’s long … Read More

22 May 2015

Baby Gotland Lambs~Sunday Stills

by Kim Goodling | posted in: Homesteading | 3

It has been a while since I joined Ed for one of his Sunday Stills. This week, I just could not resist when I saw he selected babies as the subject. I have two absolutely adorable Gotland ram lambs to share with you! They are enjoying the green spring grass. Thank you for stopping by! Please leave a comment … Read More

21 May 2015

Dandelions, Lambs and Grazing~Transitioning to Pasture

by Kim Goodling | posted in: Ask the Shepherd | 0

Dandelion blossoms fill the field across the road, leaving yellow faces on our Romney and Gotland sheep. In the early spring, we use this field to reintroduce the sheep to grazing after the long winter of eating hay. It takes about two weeks of going back and forth from the barn to the field, eating the lush grass a little … Read More

19 May 2015

Needle Felting Soothes the Soul

by Kim Goodling | posted in: Felting, Fiber Arts | 4

Amidst the many spring chores that needed tending to, my daughter and I crept away to the New Hampshire Sheep and Wool Festival a couple weekends ago. I had not been to that festival in several years, and my husband was game to tackle the “to do” list on his own for a day. My daughter and I spent our … Read More

12 May 2015

The Grand View Farm Shepherd’s Gansey

by Kim Goodling | posted in: Knitting | 14

It all began with a good book, a book about fishermen and wool sweaters. My husband was next in line for a handknit sweater. He had patiently watched me as I knit shawls, vests, cardigans, hats and mittens for other people. I saw the longing in his eye, that look of “is it my turn yet”. A little more than … Read More