From Sheep to Skein: Working with Icelandic Wool on the Farm
Each spring, I shear the wool from our Icelandic sheep — one of the most hands-on and satisfying parts of shepherding. It marks the end
Each spring, I shear the wool from our Icelandic sheep — one of the most hands-on and satisfying parts of shepherding. It marks the end
Spring arrives with a flurry of new life at Blooming Joy Farm. As the snow melts and the pastures begin to blush green, we find
Lambing season is a time of both joy and responsibility on the farm.
Lambing season is one of the most exciting and exhausting times of the year for a shepherdess. No matter how many years you’ve been at
Homesteading together!
Preparing….. As fall approaches, we are busy stacking hay and getting ready for the upcoming breeding season. For our northern climate, we’ve found that feeding
Most people want to buy healthy foods, make healthy recipes and live a healthy lifestyle. It takes time and resources to find foods that checks
As a mother and grandmother who has spent years tending to both little ones and sheep, I find immense joy in sharing the beauty of