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Sheep versus Goats: the ultimate show-down
Sure, they both belong to the same big family, Bovidae, but when it comes down to the nitty-gritty, they're as different as night and day. Sheep (Ovis aries) and goats (Capra hircus) might share a mealtime ritual (thanks to their trusty rumen), but their taste buds...
Baa-rilliant Sheep Terms
Welcome, dear readers, to a wooly wonderland of sheep terms! These fluffy creatures have been part of human civilization for thousands of years, providing us not only with wool but also with a delightful array of linguistic gems. So, let’s dive into this fleece-filled...
My Fresh Start Story with Nicole Walters
Recently, I spoke with Nicole Walters for her podcast, The Nicole Walters Podcast. You may know Nicole as a business woman, mom and New York Times best-selling author of Nothing is Missing. Over the past few years, I've come to know her as a coach, friend, and one of...
December Farm Happenings ~ Windy Indigo Farm & Fiber
Hello Friends~
Big news first: we managed to have zero oopsy-babies!
I’m incredibly relieved and only a little disappointed. I love the lambs. Still, having lambs that are a month older than the rest would complicate management a bit.
Earlier this month I was reminded of the importance of Magic. I tend to be grinchy. Not on purpose. I just get focused and forget time. When the kids were little, we solved childcare by hiring Lizzie. Calling her a nanny feels odd-ducks. I’d met her a few…
November Farm Happenings ~ Windy Indigo Farm & Fiber
Hello Friends~
We’ve arrived in the month of gratitude and I’m most grateful for the perfect autumn weather we’ve been having here in Western Washington.
For anyone not super familiar with Pacific Northwest weather patterns, October is typically cool and rainy. All rain, all the time. This year, we’ve had enough rain to keep the pastures growing. With no wind storms (yet, fingers crossed), the brightly colored autumn leaves are still hanging on forever. It is absolutely beautiful.
I’ve…
October Farm Happenings ~ Windy Indigo Farm & Fiber
Hello Friends~
With a week or so of steady rains in our pocket, the pastures are starting to turn green again. Yay!
The shop has been quiet for awhile but I’m preparing a big update for the holidays. This week, I’m expecting to receive light and dark gray sport-weight Romney yarn back from the…
