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  1. Lalaith

    TRAGIC NEWS... We are home

    Oh Dear that is awful. I hope time will bring an end to your sorrow. Try and keep your chin up.
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    "plastic" feed bags

    :) Thanks! I don't have anyone bringing back the used bags so I wonder what they do with them...
  3. Lalaith

    "plastic" feed bags

    Ha ha ha! I see your surprise :). The area near me has unfortunately become somewhat developed in the past few years and there are lots of new subdivisions with lots of people looking for garden supplies. I guess we make the most of the situation.
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    Farm Helpers

    Sounds like some of you had to work really hard for your coin. I'm thinking about mucking ten stalls a day plus everything else and cringing. But I imagine that was done for the love of horses and thus did not feel so much like work... :D
  5. Lalaith

    "plastic" feed bags

    I fill mine with composted manure and sell them for 5 bucks a pop at the end of my drive.
  6. Lalaith

    Farm Helpers

    Hey all :) I was wondering whether any of you had helpers around the farm and what you (and they) thought was a fair wage for their help. I'm talking sort of a general farm handyman type of arrangement. The reason I ask is because I broke my arm pretty badly last year and my hubby has been...
  7. Lalaith

    mouth ulcers?

    I second (or third) the grapefruit seed oil. You can also make a mouthwash from purple sage which has antiseptic properties and is great for your gums too. For the mouthwash: pour boiling water over a handful of chopped sage flowers, leaves, and stems. Let steep 20 minutes. Strain and...
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    New Zealand

    Hey Kiwi! I grew up in Dunedin, NZ but I moved to the US for high school and now I'm in Canada :). How's that for a journey? Ha ha I still get homesick and I keep track of some NZ websites like Moosey's Country Gardens, etc. Good luck getting the farm up and running and keep us expats posted...
  9. Lalaith

    Ontario, Canada

    Hi everyone! My first post *blush*. I'm from Loretto, just south of Alliston. I've now joined all of the "Backyard" sites and I need more hours in the day to read all of the interesting posts! Can't wait to get to know you all.
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