Monthly Archives: March 2011

Don’t have lot of room? Try vertical gardening

Last year I incorporated my small kitchen garden into our flower beds around our front porch. It was a very manageable garden and my flowers and shrubs benefited from it greatly. I’m going to expand it a bit this year, … Continue reading

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About 12,000 alpacas dead

http://www.livinginperu.com/news/14319 Low temperatures and persistent rains in the high zones of Ayacucho have caused the death of over 70 percent of the bred alpacas in the region. The devastating natural conditions have affected about 9,000 families in southern Ayacucho (Sucre, … Continue reading

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I’m in a pearl kind of mood

I’ve been making pearl and wire bracelets for the last few days. The one of was working on today, I just couldn’t stop. I used shell beads, freshwater pearls in two colors and 14kt gold filled wire. Gold filled is … Continue reading

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Are you really buying local?

Support your local farmers and be informed about where you can buy their product. Your local farmers markets are a great place to start and with spring right around the corner, fresh produce is also. http://alwaysupward.com/blog/local-is-about-more-than-a-zip-code/#more-5112 Share on Facebook

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What to do with your left over milk

Well this article is probably meant for farmers that have dairy animals, but you might be like me and always have a little milk left in the gallon right before it turns. I’ve been pouring mine down the drain, but … Continue reading

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Shots done for another month

Gave shots today – monthly ivermectin inoculation. Despite the monsoon, it went very smoothly. First dosage for new boys – Dale, Jammers and Sneakers. Did a little halter training yesterday as well (Sookie, Jack and Roux). Share on Facebook

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Welcome

Welcome to our blog! We will be commenting and posting information about the farm, alpacas and all the wonderful things that can be done with their fiber. Our shearing is set for April 30. Come by and join us. Check … Continue reading

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