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Two Flocks of Sheep Become One Flock
At last, today was the day that my two flocks of sheep became one flock! Since the arrival of the Gotland sheep, I have kept them in quarantine. About a week ago, the rams were permitted to go in with my Romney boys. I have kept the ewes out a bit longer though, because I realized that they too needed … Read More
2015-The Year of Learning New Things
Through my years of homeschooling my three children, I wanted to instill in them a love of learning-an excitement for discovery, a life time love of knowledge. When people would ask me about our homeschooling, I would tell them that life itself is our curriculum. Learning became a way of life, everything we did revolved around gaining new insights, skills, … Read More
Annual New Year’s Day Snowshoe Party
Every New Year’s Day, we host a Snowshoe Party at the farm. Friends gather to warm by the woodstove, while catching up on the events of the past year, sipping hot cider. Once warm, we gear up with hats, mittens, and lots of Vermont flannel to head out for some time in the fresh air. Though snowshoes were not needed this … Read More
Re-purposed Grain Bags
Shopping Bag Made with Re-purposed Grain Bag All summer long, my son supplemented his pigs with a GMO free grain by Green Mountain Feeds. When I saw the art work on the grain bags, I asked him and my husband to save the bags for me as I had a project in mind. The good news is- I finally found … Read More
New Year’s Day Greeting
Dear readers, Since moving to Grand View Farm, my passion for farming, sheep, and fiber art has been inspiration for my writing, and YOU have been my reason to write. I see you every week, stopping by to read about our farm-connecting with our lives from all around the globe. I want to extend a special greeting to those who … Read More