Summer Surprises and Autumn Anticipations
I thought lambing was done the end of April. We had a great lambing season with mostly twins and one set of triples. There were two ewes...
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Julie Conrad
- Apr 28
- 3 min
Springtime on the Farm
We are on the count down with the last two ewes to lamb. The field is full of bouncing, wooly babies. Who needs any other type of...
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Julie Conrad
- Mar 9
- 5 min
Welcome to our winter table
Why do we eat? Do we eat to live or do we live to eat? Eating, as we know, is essential for life. But the question is, what does food...
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Julie Conrad
- Jan 4
- 2 min
The Stillness of Winter on the Farm
We have forgotten that our deepest selves wait for us quietly. Solitude is when you touch the hem of your soul. Excerpt from Cee Denney,...
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Julie Conrad
- Oct 28, 2021
- 2 min
Elderberry and Magnolia
Miss Magnolia was born on a beautiful day in early October. It fills our hearts with much thanks and amazement every time a new life is...
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Julie Conrad
- Oct 5, 2021
- 3 min
A Fall tour of the farm
As the seasons change from summer to autumn, I find my mind taking time to reflect. Reflecting on the intensity of the summer days, the...
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Julie Conrad
- Jul 21, 2021
- 2 min
The Wool Rise
Farming has a lot to do with planning for the future while making the most of today. It was 3 years ago that our sheep were first...
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Julie Conrad
- Jun 20, 2021
- 3 min
Circling the Barn
Circling the Barn: A gathering together to share in community, connection, and story because of life within the barn. Through the years I...
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Julie Conrad
- Apr 21, 2021
- 2 min
New Life Abounds
As a farmer, the days of observing and sometimes helping bring new life to the farm are what we live and plan for all year! Monitoring...
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Julie Conrad
- Mar 9, 2021
- 3 min
Who's Your Farmer?
With the growing number of Farmers Markets and Community Supported Agriculture programs (CSA) it is easier to have a farmer or two that...
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Julie Conrad
- Jan 26, 2021
- 2 min
Cabbage and Pasture raised Pork, simple and flavorful!
I welcome the opportunity to incorporate easy to find and raise, nutritionally dense vegetables to make simple meals that leave you...
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Julie Conrad
- Jan 5, 2021
- 5 min
Gardening to Live
The miracle of a tiny seed amazes me every year, every time I nestle the seed in the dark soil. And so we plant again, anticipating the...
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Julie Conrad
- Dec 14, 2020
- 4 min
The Homestead Milk Cow
It was of a romantic idea that I had 15 years ago to have a milk cow. Polly was my first patient teacher. She was gentle and did I...
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Julie Conrad
- Nov 30, 2020
- 2 min
Learning and Growing Together
"If you cannot do great things, do small things in a great way." -Napoleon Hill This has been a year full of learning new things and...
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Julie Conrad
- Oct 27, 2020
- 2 min
The Power of Kefir!
Having a dairy cow that produces delicious milk has caused me to look into all the ways to develop and use this milk with the most health...
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Julie Conrad
- Sep 25, 2020
- 2 min
Why we chose Icelandic Sheep
It all started a few years back when I was asked by a close friend of mine to be the farm hand for two weeks. Lambing had almost wrapped...
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Julie Conrad
- Jul 9, 2020
- 3 min
Meet the Blooming Joy Farmers!
Welcome to Blooming Joy Farm! Good, healthy food has always been important to me. Growing up in a holistically minded family I...
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Julie Conrad
- Jun 30, 2020
- 2 min
Meet Matilda!
Our motto "Come grow with us" has taken on new meaning in the last few months. For the last 15 years we have been purchasing piglets...
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Julie Conrad
- Mar 17, 2020
- 2 min
Mediterranean Lamb Burgers served with Tzatziki Sauce & Naan Bread
These lamb burgers are quick to put together for a healthy meal on the go or a deliciously elegant meal to enjoy with family and friends....
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Julie Conrad
- Feb 14, 2020
- 2 min
Moroccan Lamb Stew
The warm, comforting flavors of lamb meat encased with cumin, coriander and cinnamon, mingled with a hint of orange zest is what this...
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