Monthly Archives: July 2009

English roses frame the Country Coffeehouse of a South African woman, robotic arms milk the cows on a Dutch dairy farm, an African dromedary kisses those who pet him – it was quite the safari! Last Wednesday I joined over … Continue reading →

It’s mid July in Alberta Canada, and Robert and I are studying banana fertilizer needs on the internet. Somehow, with canola blooming and wheat heading outside our window, it feels a little strange – we’re a long ways from Africa! … Continue reading →

There are a lot of discouraged farmers out there. So I’m always duly impressed when I meet young people that are excited and passionate about farming. I’m doubly impressed when they’re farming in an area that others are leaving. Recently, … Continue reading →

“This is my best memory of Canada – I’m riding in a Dodge truck, it’s raining, and I’m eating ice cream,” said our daughter-in-law from Switzerland as she was enjoying a cool rainy day in Westlock, Alta. We’re just happy … Continue reading →

We spent a week with my family in Cecil Lake, the B.C. North Peace Country. After a serious drought last year things are looking much better now. There won’t be bumper crops this year either but they could be decent. … Continue reading →