We had heard that Essex residents were being advised to trickle their water at night due to the extreme cold temperatures the Champlain Valley has been experiencing. After contacting the Essex Water Superintendent we got an affirmative reply that the advisory is in effect. Yes, … [Read more...] about Essex Advisory: Trickle Water at Night
Winter
Essex Farm: Winter Staying Strong
Read the news from Essex Farm shared by Kristin Kimball: "The lake froze hard enough to stop the ferry this week, and Mark got into a battle of wills against the cold. First, during the deepest stretch, our internet access died. We have a radio receiver on top of the silo that … [Read more...] about Essex Farm: Winter Staying Strong
Full and By Farm: Sloggin’ Through Snow Drifts
Another cold and snowy week—a week sloggin' through snow drifts, feeding out hay and keeping water running. We've been really fortunate this year, with such bitterly cold temperatures, to have no water problems (knock on wood) yet. The animals have been great, the fully insulated … [Read more...] about Full and By Farm: Sloggin’ Through Snow Drifts
Essex Farm: Perception of Cold
Read the news from Essex Farm directly from Kristin Kimball‘s blog below: "I was thinking this week that our perception of cold is like our perception of wealth: entirely relative. We hit negative 18 this morning – a temperature that probably sounds torturous to my friends and … [Read more...] about Essex Farm: Perception of Cold
Essex Farm: Let it Blow
Read the news from Essex Farm directly from Kristin Kimball's blog below: "Had a lovely farm walk with Mark this morning, just as this front was coming in. The earth and plants are so deeply asleep. The mighty asparagus, thick enough to hide in over the summer, is reduced to … [Read more...] about Essex Farm: Let it Blow