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I Almost Moved It
On June 19th, I was seriously considering digging up this little Li jujube. It had struggled for years and seemed determined to remain a tiny stick. Instead, I gave it a little water, cleared away some competition, and decided to leave it alone. Today, just over a month later, I took another photograph. Sometimes, the… Read more
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Willow’s Kidding Story
Willow’s kidding didn’t unfold the way we expected. This week’s video shares the story of an unexpected delivery, the kindness of a friend who came to help in the middle of the night, and the arrival of two healthy bucklings. Please note: This video includes a brief image of an amniotic bubble during labour and… Read more
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A Visitor in Black and White
It seems to be the season for beetles! This beautiful Banded Alder Borer somehow found its way onto the porch screen. It was gently caught in a glass and placed on the porch railing, where it patiently posed for one last photograph before disappearing into the grapevine. Encounters like this are one of the quiet… Read more
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The Hidden Strength of Community
11:30 on Tuesday evening, I could see on the barn camera that Willow was restless. She was huge, uncomfortable, and couldn’t settle. I took a mug of tea, grabbed an overturned bucket and went into the kidding stall with her. A friend arrived and quietly kept me company while we waited. At 1:45 a.m., Willow’s… Read more
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Getting Willow’s Kidding Kit Ready
Willow’s due date is fast approaching, so it was time to pull out the kidding kit and make sure everything was ready. Every goat owner develops their own system over time. Ours has changed a little with each kidding season as we’ve learned what we’ve used, what we haven’t, and what we like to have… Read more
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Who is this mystery bug?
The other day I collected the dirty feed pans from the back porch and took them inside. When I separated them, I noticed a bug curled up on its back in the bottom of one. I thought it was a bumble bee and hoped it wasn’t dead. (I have a soft spot for bumble bees.)… Read more