Well, we have almost come to the end of our winter chicken coop-building process. It was not without some hurdles to navigate and has taken longer to complete than I had envisioned, but seeing our flock settle in for the impending Alberta winter has been deeply satisfying. Part 1. We …
With Alberta Open Farm Days fast approaching, we are planning out our Lil’ Raptor Races. Our carefully raised racing chickens are in training to be the fastest feathers this side of Lake Isle! The race course has been designed and is set to go under construction starting next week. Now …
From June 10th to July 7th of the Celtic Zodiac look for the rock solid stabilizing capabilities of Oak to come into play. Those born under this sign are positive, confident, and just beings. Oak is long lasting and one of the most sound building materials. Bur Oak is a …
We’re so excited with our newest purchase! This cute little gypsy style “Dragon Wagon” is going to get a make over before becoming a portable pop up shop for our plants, other items and perhaps even some of our workshops. Watch the progress on our website and social media platforms, …
As we enter the fifth period of Sail or Saille (the letter S) from April 15-May 12, we find those born under this sign to be great observers and quite intuitive. They look at everything as a life lesson and are down to earth patient types. Incidentally, Sail means willow …
This month we look at Nion, represented by the letter N, and Fern, the letter F. Nion’s period is from Feb. 18th to Mar. 17th and people under this sign are deemed enchanters. Often possessing powerful imaginations, they are thought to be intuitive and very spontaneous in their actions. The …
The Celts consisted of many different tribes, but collectively were the largest group of ancient Europe. They shared the same culture and though there were many different variations, they also shared a deeply rooted language. The Celtic religion had a close relationship to the natural world. Lakes, rivers, trees, and …
We were all packed and ready to head out with our B Train (one ton truck, 5th wheel and flat deck carrying our side by side) on Fri., Sept. 23, 2022. I had to return on Sunday to get a delivery of plants out for the TransEd project Monday morning …
Although it may be difficult to think about it now while the summer days are still warm and the lake is calling, school is just around the corner. This makes it a great time for teachers, home schoolers, day homes and other groups to think about adding exciting and creative …
Finally I had a chance to experience the Alberta Mycological Society’s annual event at the U of A Botanic Garden, and boy was it worth it! For the regular price of admission to the gardens (located just north of Devon, just SW of Edmonton), one could peruse the fabulous display …
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