Apple Jack Creek

Living on a small holding in rural Alberta, raising kids and animals, growing stuff, creating things with fibre, and living with PTSD. See more at www.applejackcreek.com.

08 May 2010

That’s not drudgery … THIS is drudgery!

I worked with someone a few years ago in a cube-farm industrial IT environment. You know the kind of place … it’s the land of Dilbert. Yes, ...

01 May 2010

I want a farm just like Isaiah’s

Sharon Astyk writes of her son Isaiah’s wish for a farm: I know, because he tells us, what Isaiah’s farm dream is – he wants more anim...

18 April 2010

Independence Days Update

Where are we at now that spring looks like it’s really here? Planted: Oh yeah! Planting time, finally! Today I put out beet seeds, carrot ...

05 April 2010

More progress in the garden

Ev asked for pictures of the garden, so I had The Boy (who is a great photographer) take a few shots today while I finished raking the wide...

03 April 2010

Finally getting dirty

At long last, it’s time to get good and dirty in the garden! Yesterday, The Reluctant Farmer fired up the bobcat and brought in about 20 b...

28 March 2010

Independence Days Update

Spring is definitely on the way – time to update the status of the Independence Days project! Planted: More tomato seedlings, and a variet...

14 March 2010

Knitted solutions to every day problems

A few days ago, I got a message from The Boy while I was at work (we talk on MSN while he is doing school and I am working). Boy : I ha...

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