by cgf | Apr 24, 2014 | Uncategorized
Despite the cold spring, we are ready to plant a lot of crops. We’ve been working on preparing beds for the onions and they are ready to transplant. We’re now waiting for a good day to do it. Basically we’re waiting for a day that isn’t so... by cgf | Apr 17, 2014 | Uncategorized
We have a second hoop-house online and ready to go. This is exciting and a bit ahead of schedule. The frame was done mostly last week and last Friday we had a really nice day with no wind at all. We decided to strike while the iron was hot and get the plastic on.... by cgf | Apr 15, 2014 | Uncategorized
Finally all the chickens are outside. They are very happy with the free space and snow free ground. Right now the older flock is in the main yard cleaning things up and digging around. You can see their brand spanking new coop in the background. It’s working out... by cgf | Apr 13, 2014 | Uncategorized
Space under lights in the house is full. Over-full in fact. The seedlings need to go out to the hoophouse. We’ve been waiting for the chickens to get out and the weather to be a bit warmer. Well, we can’t wait any longer, even though there is -8 forcast... by cgf | Apr 3, 2014 | Uncategorized
If you followed my blog back in 2008 you may remember the coop I built then (see it now, here). I’ve learned a lot more about rough carpentry since then, but overall that coop worked well. I sold it to a friend who still uses it in Chelsea, Quebec today. This...
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