This winter Lake Champlain has frozen all the way across for the first time since 2007, and while many of us have enjoyed this chance to get out on the ice—ice fishing, skating, or just walking—others are eagerly awaiting ice out as evidence of spring's arrival. For commuters … [Read more...] about Essex-Charlotte Winter Ferry Crossing with Lea Coggio
Winter
When Will Lake Champlain Thaw?
March triggered a deep-down biological alarm clock—ring-ring, ring-ring—that’s been jangling in my ear. "Spring thaw." "Snow drops." "Seed the tomatoes and eggplant…" And yet, snow and ice and cooold temps endure. It feels like springtime may still be a long way off. (Rosslyn … [Read more...] about When Will Lake Champlain Thaw?
Full and By Farm: Sleepy Winter Patterns
There is not a lot of farming news this week. We are happily settled into our sleepy winter patterns of feeding, watering and mucking. The cows and horses have adjusted by now to the cold temperatures and with their big, puffy coats on seem almost indifferent to even the … [Read more...] about Full and By Farm: Sleepy Winter Patterns
Essex Farm: Winter Wonder
Hear the most recent news from Essex New York’s Essex Farm directly from Kristin Kimball below: "The old year had to be shoved out and the new one dragged in with great effort this year. Sorry to be out of touch these last few weeks. We are so glad to welcome 2014 with you, and … [Read more...] about Essex Farm: Winter Wonder
Full and By Farm: Pastures Coated in Ice
Last week's cold winds and blowing snow seem so happily far in the past. Brad and I spent Thursday evening up through Saturday working in circles. Morning chores stretched almost directly into afternoon chores with all of the extra feeding, watering and collecting of eggs every … [Read more...] about Full and By Farm: Pastures Coated in Ice