On Google Maps!
We were very interested to learn this past week that Google Maps has used newer satellite photos for our area and that some of the changes which took place on our land show up! You don’t need to … Continued
Good growth season
Things grow rapidly in the summer in southern Ontario. The weather is generally warm and there is usually more moisture than those of us from the West are used to in July and August. Those are some reasons why Ontario has always been, and … Continued
County scenes – Waupoos
Historically, Prince Edward County has been known for the fruit (and vegetables, grain and dairy) grown in its soils. Much of that farming almost died away a generation or two ago but fruit growing has been making a comeback in recent years and has … Continued
Farming Plan, #2
Sustainable principles involved in our farm plans In this post, rather than talk about plans for specific areas of farming on our property as outlined a few days ago (see Farming plans #1), I would like to try and explain what … Continued
Farming plans #1
Long ago, we promised to explain more about our plans for the farm. We have been so busy moving, getting settled, clearing bush, cutting firewood and overseeing a house being built, that we haven’t kept that promise yet. But that is … Continued
Orchard at sunset
We went out for a walk last evening, enjoying the cool, breezy and clear weather and trying out the new trails that I have been clearing. As we entered the orchard area, the glow from the sunset lit up the grasses. … Continued
Beyond the pretty pictures
I (Bob) was looking over recent posts and it occurred to me that one could gain the impression from the blog posts that all we do here is go sight seeing and take pretty pictures. It is true that … Continued