Author Archives: Kristine

making hammocks

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Kristine

Spring is here and it’s time to make hammocks! Here’s Malcolm making the ends to attach to the bed part of the hammock, shown on the frame.

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it’s summer inside

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Kristine

Crazy weather – so cold for late April. But it’s warm and green inside – lots of seedlings up and more starting…

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Doris and Bekka are 2 months old, Big Black pigs. They are pictured in a cage in the back of my car on arrival at Blue Chicory – and are now happily installed in the small stone barn – no … Continue reading →

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tiny sad bathroom

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Kristine

Thank you Kristine for creating such a great welcome home for me. The little bathroom is transformed – bright, white, clean and tidy. It’s been bothering me for months and now it’s done. I shall get you to work gradually round … Continue reading →

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Brighter bathroom

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Kristine

Still a bit of trim work to do, but the walls are less boring! Sponged two sandy tones over a cream base.

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Farmacy

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Kristine

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Thanks Bizarro! Love those comics.

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Sitting-room

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Kristine

“Thank you for helping with the painting at such short notice. We are just delighted and will be happy to do a recommendation. I’ve been out for the count with a nasty bug and have had plenty of time to lie … Continue reading →

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um, it got busy

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Kristine

So, between June 2011 and January 2012, it got a bit busy and I didn’t keep up with posting news… maybe that would be a resolution for this year… From the last harvests in the fall, I jumped right back … Continue reading →

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Organic Strawberries – how to grow!

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Kristine

“Growing Strawberries Organically” – just released November 2011.
Full of production techniques and farm profiles from successful organic berry producers across Canada. As I edited this book, it was so easy to picture our field converted to strawberries – luscious, beautiful, … Continue reading →

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I’m a published author!

Posted on November 30, 2010 by Kristine

It’s off the press! Rowena Hopkins and I spent many months finding organic farmers who keep good records so we could share their great examples and advice. Record keeping is not just for organic certification – it’s also for food … Continue reading →