Bigger is Not Always Better
In the 1970s farmers in the United States were told to “get big or get out” as a way to promote larger, corporately owned farms.
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In the 1970s farmers in the United States were told to “get big or get out” as a way to promote larger, corporately owned farms.
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The phrase “food security” is becoming common, and it can be interpreted in several different ways. Whether it is a lack of food due to
One of a gardener’s goals at the end of summer is to preserve the food harvested. This takes many forms , from allowing a potato
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Death is a part of life, without death no one could live. Even vegetarians’ diets put an end to life. By eating a carrot, for
Butcher Day Death with dignity Read More »
Working outside is a given when gardening. Planting, weeding, and harvesting all are labour-intensive jobs, which are done manually on our farm. Most of the
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All good things must come to an end. And the summer outdoor market is no exception. Over the years we have enjoyed getting to know
Market Season Ends as the Seasons Change Read More »
Seed saving is a time-honored way of keeping certain plant traits growing. It used to be a common practice among gardeners. This year we have
Living in the Yukon, people want to enjoy summer to the fullest, “summer” being those 14 to 21 days randomly sprinkled across June, July, and August. Gardeners
Early in the spring, Swan Haven offers Yukoners a place to watch swans and other water birds as they stop to rest on their long
Recently we noticed some of the turkeys had bloody wings and were being picked on by the others. Often if turkeys don’t have enough feed
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When we first moved to the Yukon 16 years ago I told my family that if I would like to have a market garden. The
Dreams Achieved: The Fireweed Market is back Read More »
I usually plant more vegetables than I am going to personally use because I like to attend the farmers’ markets in Whitehorse. It started out
To Market, To Market … Read More »
It was cold this morning, zero according to the thermometer. In most places there have been frosts already, but we haven’t really had any until
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Summer ended abruptly this year. When the first snowfall came, I was very thankful that all of our veggies had been harvested. Harvesting is backbreaking
A Time to Be Thankful Read More »
Dashing through the snow, in a one-horse open sleigh, o’er the fields we go, laughing all the way, ha, ha ha. Bells on bobtail ring
Christmas on the Farm Read More »