No drought now!
We have been asked if the floods in Ontario & Quebec are affecting us. The answer is “yes” and “no.” “No”‘ because there are no raging rivers rushing into homes and properties here but “yes” because there is far too much … Continued
The Burkinshaw family's sustainable, multigenerational farm in Black River, Prince Edward County, ON
We have been asked if the floods in Ontario & Quebec are affecting us. The answer is “yes” and “no.” “No”‘ because there are no raging rivers rushing into homes and properties here but “yes” because there is far too much … Continued
Our living room was packed with over 20 enthusiastic people earlier this week.The reason for the meeting? The people were all farmers or accommodation providers or artisans in the Morrison Point and Black River area and the topic was how we can … Continued
Our 60 acre property had no buildings whatsoever on it when we purchased it. The first building we put up was our house. Sheila thought it was kind of important that we get that done first! But we also need a building … Continued
In the previous post we had mentioned that a highlight of October was hosting family and friends from BC and Alberta. We were pleased to be able to host my Mom and sister, Ruth, from Alberta and my sister, Joy, … Continued
No, we have not acquired horses; but we do enjoy seeing the horses that a neighbour raises on her farm about 1 km down the road from us. Known as the Norwegian Fjord horse, this strong and hardy breed … Continued
Are these two things, honey and tomatoes, connected? They were this past weekend. Here is the story: The Black River/Morrison Point Road area is becoming quite well known in the County partly because of Vicki’s Veggies which is about 2 … Continued
You might notice that we have updated the Home page and added new pages for new products now for sale from the farm: honey and goat meat. Many of our subscribers live too far away to take advantage of these … Continued
We are happy to be participating in a neighbourhood venture called Torild’s Barn. Torild is our neighbour from across the road and she and her husband Mustafa have spent the past 14 years restoring the nineteenth century barn on their … Continued
We’re back after two weeks of frustrating technical problems which would not allow us to post photos. Sheila seems to have solved the problem today so we can start posting again. Lots has been happening with the farm with: chickens, … Continued
While Sugar Maples are the most common hardwood in our area and have provided a great deal of colour this Fall (see Trees #3, Sugar Maple), the Northern Red Oak (quercus rubra) is coming into its own. We don’t have very many large specimens of these beautiful … Continued