…cold, white and icy. January!
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For a while there we thought that the sheep would be able to graze fresh grass out in the pastures right into the new year. But, nope …while the green grazing season DID last a whole lot longer than could be expected, the days have become shorter, killing frosts and several snowfalls have totally shut down production of fresh green forage.
Lights on the tree -- decorations yet to come
Rams Bartok and Cole are back with the rest of the boys across town. The bred ewes appear happy with themselves and content — lambs will be arriving mid-April.
It seems a bit silly to be delivering hay to four groups of sheep, but we like to think they enjoy being out and about rather than in their restricted Winter quarters. And besides, someone still has to build a couple of new hay feeders …
...sometimes just look down
Reminder: it pays to look outside the box …under the box? while conducting daily chores — a frozen mud puddle might make you smile.
Put National Food Day on your calendar for 2012
– always October 24th!
Two of fiber artists’ favorite woods: Purpleheart from South America and Padauk (I say “PA-dook”) out of Africa are always featured prominently in every batch of handspindles emerging from the woodshop.
Check Out the FAVORITE FARMERS MARKETs in Your State
The results are in! Good news: thanks to visitors here and to the Hatchtown Farm Facebook Page the Damariscotta Farmers Market was voted the favorite “small” (16-30 vendors) market in Maine …it bears mentioning that Maine does not have a single “large” market (56+ vendors).
Congratulations to the market, its vendors and, OF COURSE, to all of us! We are all winners!
Hatchtown Farm is tucked away on the Pemaquid peninsula …
Award-winning Fleeces!
…in midcoast Maine, a delightful spot steeped in history and natural beauty. We share this old farm with Skye, a geriatric Border Collie, Gemma, a bouncy Goldendoodle puppy, Hera and Hermes, a sister and brother team of felines, a flock of registered Coopworth sheep and a mixed bag of laying hens with a sometime smattering of pigs and ??? thrown in just to thwart possible boredom.
Fresh eggs
We’re a small farm, working sustainably and with a hands on approach to all that we do. Our customers tell us that they value our friendly, personalized service and the attention to detail that goes into all of our products. In our tools, fiber and food you will find excellent quality, simple beauty and joy in their use.
We invite you to visit us if you’re in the area …see the sheep …fondle some fiber …take away wonderful memories and maybe some goodies! If you can’t come to Bristol, visit our Farm Journal for all the latest news.
