Our two gilts, Toppy and Floppy are sisters and both spent time with a Large Black Boar named Templeton of Caton Acres fame. Templeton didn’t quite have the how-to of his role over the summer, apparently, because one afternoon recently … Continue reading
Way way back in the beginning of the beginning with Woven Meadows our goal has been cheese (with some bacon and eggs thrown in for good measure!). This is the most complicated part of our farming goals as it involves … Continue reading
It looks like this out of the dining room window: And this is what it looks like at our dining room table: Seeds are ordered and we can’t wait to start tiny seeds that grow into beautiful plants that offer … Continue reading
If you follow us on facebook – and were watching for the updates yesterday – you’ll know yesterday was a roller coaster of emotions that ended in the sad discovery that Shadow’s calf was stillborn. It was six hours in … Continue reading
Yesterday was -15degrees when we went out to do chores. This morning the bed was really toasty and it was so tempting to just sink deeper into the warmth of the bed. But there might be a calf. Shadow was … Continue reading
Hope you’re relaxing and enjoying those you love and cherish on this day where we’re thankful for our family, farm community (that’s you!), and our animals. We loved seeing our children’s lit up faces at stocking surprises on their beds … Continue reading
It’s snowing, snowing, snowing and it’s grey and dark. Josh has just come in from doing chores (after I slept in this morning! I’m really thinking of campaigning for human hibernation in winter) and the snow is picking up even … Continue reading
Thank you for making this an awesome first season for Woven Meadows! Hope you’re all enjoying <—– this guy or his friend! Pasture raised, organic fed, free range Thanksgiving turkey? Yes, please! … Continue reading
This is part 2 that includes the animal updates on the sheep, goat, pigs, rabbit and dogs. If you’re interested in the poultry and cows see the previous post. This spring my mom was gushing over lambs. I explained that … Continue reading
I used to say we have everything but goats and horses …. now we have everything but horses (crossing my fingers on that one but not holding my breath ). So who are all these animals and what are they … Continue reading