I thought lambing was done the end of April. We had a great lambing season, with mostly twins and one set of triples. There were two ewes that didn’t lamb, but I knew I was pushing my ram with the number of ewes I had this year, so I was not completely surprised. In June Copper was starting to look quite round. Was she finding all the prime grazing spots on our place…?
We are on the count down with the last two ewes to lamb. The field is full of bouncing, wooly babies. Who needs any other type of entertainment when you have lambs full of shenanigans all day long?! I feel humbled and blessed to be the shepherdess of this flock. They know my voice as I call them in the morning with a “hey girls”!
Why do we eat? Do we eat to live or do we live to eat? Eating, as we know, is essential for life. But the question is, what does food really do for us? Does it just fill the need for sustainability of life, or is there more to it? Sharing a meal can bring connection. Eating a salad can make us feel healthy. Have you heard of Vitamin P? Eating for pleasure…….
We have forgotten that our deepest selves wait for us quietly. Solitude is when you touch the hem of your soul. Excerpt from Cee Denney, Poem; Solitude.
There is a quietness to the farm when winter arrives and the snow is sparkling in the afternoon sun. Not to be mistaken for a rawness of survival. Keeping the livestock warm with fresh, dry bedding and water troughs that won’t freeze.
Miss Magnolia was born on a beautiful day in early October. It fills our hearts with much thanks and amazement every time a new life is born on our farm. The miracle never gets old. She is independent and quite spunky at her young age. I hope that as a future milk cow she grows to enjoy hanging around people as much as she does the sheep!
The warm, comforting flavors of lamb meat encased with cumin, coriander and cinnamon, mingled with a hint of orange zest, is what this stew is all about! Slowly roasted in the oven or quickly cooked in an Instant Pot will bring you a hearty and nutritious meal. Lamb is a splendid choice for a high protein, nutrients rich food.
As the seasons change from summer to autumn, I find my mind taking time to reflect. Reflecting on the intensity of the summer days, the labor, the growing and harvesting and now preserving for the future. We plan all year for the harvest, the taste of a juicy red tomato and the sweetness of the bartlett pears. There is much to look forward to and more to be thankful for!
Farming has a lot to do with planning for the future while making the most of today. It was 3 years ago that our sheep
Circling the Barn: A gathering together to share in community, connection, and story because of life within the barn. Through the years I have experienced
As a farmer, the days of observing and sometimes helping bring new life to the farm are what we live and plan for all year!