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Ruth Claxton on the steps of the historic home.
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Unique experience, one-of-a-kind home

Historic rural home was made from plans from Eaton’s catalogue

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Every stick of furniture in this house has a story. And so does every piece of china, every wall hanging, every room and every person who will exit the over-90-year-old door at Boxton Prairie Experience. Take for example, the harness room. This superbly decorated space, with heated floor and luxury Jacuzzi shower, is dedicated to […] Read more
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You are not alone

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As we flipped the chart of papers from the young farmers’ seminar in St. John’s a phrase caught my eye. A young producer had shared that one of the key insights of the day was “I am not alone.” Farm families are quite surprised to hear me affirm them with the words “you are not […] Read more
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Protect yourself from ad scams

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Online classified ad websites have made it easier to buy and sell all sorts of products from exercise equipment, jewelry and boats to houses. These sites have also attracted con artists who have nothing to sell or have no intention of buying your item. For example — you place an ad on a local buy […] Read more
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Tips for raising layers

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When we moved our family from the city to the farm our first goal was to be as self-sufficient with our food as possible. We decided to start our farming adventure with laying hens. Farm fresh eggs have always been our passion. Even when we lived in the city it was worth the Saturday morning […] Read more
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Moon dates, mulching and manure

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We thank you Lord for Grainews readers, For unseen friends and all good deeders, Joy of the garden to the canola field, Gardeners and farmers… grant an abundant yield. DECADES AGO … I listened to “The Good Deed Club” for children each Saturday on CBC radio sponsored by the T. Eaton Co. The program always […] Read more
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The Garlic Garden

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If anyone had told Anna and Darrel Schaab 10 years ago that they would become garlic farmers, they would likely have had a good chuckle. Although Darrel grew up on a farm, both he and Anna were working at jobs in Yorkton when they launched their new venture. In the spring of 2005 the couple […] Read more
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Understanding growing zones

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Gardeners can be conservative or adventurous, traditional or daring. The conservative or traditional gardener chooses plants they know will grow well in their garden. They depend on these plants for a successful garden year after year. The adventurous or daring gardener wants to push the limits and grow plants that are not commonly found in […] Read more
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Your deepest needs

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I once asked my Sunday school class, a faithful group of farmers and rural folks, “How do you find out what someone really needs?” They shared their thoughts on listening deeply, spending time with people to build relationships, and relying on God to give wisdom. We’ve learned how we are all shaped differently by our […] Read more
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For the love of tomatoes

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What’s the world’s earliest tomato? It’s Latah! Name a good storage tomato? Try Mystery Keeper! Greg Wingate of Mapple Farm in Weldon, New Brunswick has both. Latah is a distinctive tomato that has one great edge. It grows and produces ripe fruit in short-season areas where other so-called early tomatoes failed. Mystery Keeper is an […] Read more
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A farm widow’s business savvy

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Another fatal farm accident report hits my ears, just after presenting to a large group in Westlock, Alberta. “Another young farm widow joins a club she doesn’t ever want to belong to, I wonder how she will manage the farm, her family, herself.” I wonder. Now that I belong to the “Freedom 55” club, I […] Read more

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