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lunch time

lunch time

Nothing makes pets, farm animals and humans alike happier than meal time here at Harrier Hill. I love the tail swish of happiness. Baby cows make a mess when they eat just like baby humans. Paddie enjoying a small salad while watching the pigs. Always 

harrier hill farm gate sales (delivery possible)

harrier hill farm gate sales (delivery possible)

Our humble little farm produces an excess of certain things at certain times, as all good farms do. Our offering will vary randomly, but currently we have the following available for sale: Grass finished, lean beef . Cut and vacuum-sealed at a provincially inspected abattoir. 

tiny sparkling jewels

tiny sparkling jewels

Tiny sparkling jewels refracting rainbows, fragile and unbearably perfect. Pocket-sized miracles that widen my smile as I humble through the day, thankful for the small things.

before & after: the guest bedroom

before & after: the guest bedroom

We call this room “Guest Bedroom #2.” That’s because it was the last upstairs room we sorted out. As a consequence, it spent about four years looking like this: The red and green stripes combined with the yellow walls and ceiling made the room seem 

how the feud started

how the feud started

How the Feud Started by Arthur Guiterman From The Mirthful Lyre (Harper & Brothers, 1918). Before there were Pineapples, Peaches, or Plums, The Dog and the Cat were Companions and Chums. (They lived in a Highly Respectable Grotto, Where “God Bless Our Home” was their 

Pig Hotel

Pig Hotel

Our friend Barry and I banged together a pretty skookum (solid!) pig house a few weeks ago the day before The Pink Ladies arrived. I added some shingles recently. I think it should withstand a good amount of huffing and puffing. It might be a