lynette, Author at Fraser Valley Acreage Life

Gophers

Gophers can be found throughout Canada. These little pests are known for their burrowing behavior. Gophers can be very detrimental to yards, gardens, and pastures. Description Gophers are about 15cm in length. Pocket gophers tails, like other rodents, are completely hairless. Their name comes from their fur-lined cheeks which are used as pockets to hold both food and nesting materials (not unlike our domestic pet hamsters). Breeding Once they invade your property, gophers establish breeding populations.

Equipment

When to Purchase a Ride-On Lawn Mower

Many people make the decision to purchase a ride-on lawn mower when they unable to physically handle a walk-behind mower anymore; or they have such a large area to mow that a ride-on lawn mower is just more practical. As always, you should do your research. Property size and the price you can afford for a mower will be the final determining factor, but there are a number of things to consider. Are you dealing with

Animals Farm fresh & food

Start a Backyard Chicken Coop

There are some important things to know before you start a backyard chicken coop. According to our research, we found mostly resistance, not acceptance, to backyard chicken coops in the Fraser Valley. This seems to be because of the fear of avian flu in our poultry population. Protecting Farms From Infection This is a more than reasonable fear due to the area having industrial chicken farms that need to be protected from disease. Our large poultry

Animals

Confusion Between Alpacas and Llamas

There is so much confusion between alpacas and llamas. I decided to attempt to explain some of the differences between these fascinating creatures. There really are a great deal of differences. But one thing owners of alpacas and llamas generally agree on, is that both the alpaca and the llama are extremely intelligent, gentle and curious animals. Nature and Temperament Alpacas In nature and temperament, alpacas tend to be more shy and quiet than the llama,

Wine & Craft Breweries

Exciting time for Wine Lovers!

It’s an exciting time for Wine Lovers to live in the Fraser Valley and the Greater Vancouver, Lower Mainland area. More and more people are discovering the Fraser Valley Wine Region and the little gems we have right here in our own backyard. The Vineyard One of these little gems is Backyard Vineyards. Driving along the rolling hills on 232nd Street in South Langley, you’ll come across the Winery. It is nestled up against the left

Posts by lynette

Gophers

When to Purchase a Ride-On Lawn Mower

Start a Backyard Chicken Coop

Confusion Between Alpacas and Llamas

Exciting time for Wine Lovers!