Farm Life

Sheep are raised on our farm for two reasons — meat and wool. Finding a shearer for a few sheep and having them booked for when it was convenient for us has always been a hassle. Then there is the cost of shearing compared to our proceeds from the wool itself. So when I saw […] Read more

Planting a garden according to moon cycles and deciding what it says about weather has always intrigued me. Later, some reader feedback, including an Alberta family’s experience dealing with a severe sunburn. But first… hollyhocks and clematis. Wow! I am impressed at how a row of hollyhocks makes a sturdy backdrop while supporting a clematis. […] Read more

This craft requires simple skills so all ages can create a brooch without stress. MATERIALS: Grey lid from a 35-mm film canister White craft glue Small beads, baubles and trinkets Sparkles Tweezers Pin fixture Glue gun and sticks Second-hand stores are a great place to find unique beads and baubles in the form of necklaces […] Read more

In honour of upcoming Mother’s Day, I thought a few words on aphrodisiacs (known for their alleged ability to help turn women into mothers) might be appropriate. Many may argue that dietitians have no business dabbling in aphrodisiacs, but it is spring and, after all, our business is the effect of food on the body. […] Read more