Wendalane Farms

life on our flower farm

The Return of Winter (and the Geese)

Bob | April 8, 2009

Winter came back, which although not unheard of in April is certainly unwelcome. Yesterday any outside work was done once again with gloves and toques and coats. By this weekend we’re supposed to be back in the warmer weather.

Flooding

Bob | February 14, 2009

Our farm sits nestled on the banks of the Chippawa Creek (also called the Welland River).  The recent warm weather has caused much of the snow to melt around us, which in turn causes the river to swell and flood.  We keep track of how high the water is by a small branch on the tree [...]