Author Archives: Paula

Spring is finally arriving and we are a bit overwhelmed on the Ridge. We have decided that we would like to offer folks a chance to attend our seminars for free…in exchange for help on the farm. Here’s how it … Continue reading →

Very crazy and hectic here on the Ridge. In the past seven weeks, we have had 10 new babies. Seven of them are “bottle babies” that need fed three times a day. Sorry for our lack of pictures…the camera is … Continue reading →

With the influx of new babies and the need for some increased safety, we have recently made some improvements to our barn.  I previously mentioned Basil’s new apartment. He seems to be adjusting to bachelorhood and is actually calmer being … Continue reading →

Our first dairy doe has kidded. Begonia had an enormous buck kid in the early hours of last Wednesday. We have named him Chives. He is a frisky little guy and has a beautiful blond coloring…he reminds me of a Charolais … Continue reading →

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Last Summer I posted about growing your own peach trees and discussed the process. Today I opened the jar of dirt that has been languishing in the back of my fridge since August. Lo and behold, the peach seeds were … Continue reading →

Our major goal this weekend was to make a new “apartment” for our buck, Basil. When we got Basil,  he was a nice “little” fellow weighing about 90 lbs. In the past seven months, he has blossomed into full man-goathood … Continue reading →

Mid-winter is supposed to be the time where farmers sit in their rockers and warm their feet by the fire…that might work in fairy tales, but it sure isn’t true around here. After the excitement of last week’s multiple kiddings, … Continue reading →

I have had several people tell me that they “signed up” for seminars…I am not getting any follow up emails because I don’t think the sign up page has been turned on. If you are interested in this Saturday’s seminar … Continue reading →

The Groundhog says winter is almost over… we’ll see! It’s been super hectic on The Ridge. Our three month long renovation on our rental property is nearing a close…now we just need to find a worthy tenant. We are eagerly awaiting … Continue reading →