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Horse Health in the Summer

Horse Health in the Summer

Global warming is wreaking havoc. In spite of the lower temperatures in parts of Canada, 2018 experienced the third warmest April in 138 years of modern record-keeping. Equine specialists urge horse owners to be cautious about horse health in the summer months.  Temperatures are expected to be hot and dry this summer. As the summer heats up, insect activity and parasites reach their peak. Your horses bring you so much pride and pleasure. Summer is such
Drainage Problems

Drainage Problems

Do you own a home or acreage in the Fraser Valley?  Most homeowners have been forced to deal with drainage problems in their yard or acreage at some point.  The problem is usually caused by excessive rain for too many consecutive days during the season. Living in the Fraser Valley and being a home owner, you may have experienced this problem. Rainy Season Viewing an acreage during the rainy season is a common request for experienced
Harvest Season | Fraser Valley Acreage Life

Harvest Season | Fraser Valley Acreage Life

I know—it isn’t easy to put away the open toe shoes, give up the bare legs and arms and all that sun– but harvest season is pretty amazing on the lower mainland. We love dressing in comfy sweaters and wearing layers. I love the boots and scarves– and I LOVE the food. Autumn is one of the most beautiful, colorful times of year on the West Coast. We are blessed with gorgeous trees and a bountiful
Chaberton Estate Winery | Langley

Chaberton Estate Winery | Langley

Our history dates back to 1975, when Claude and Inge Violet decided to start a ‘New World’ winery in Langley. After selling their winery and vineyard in France, the Violet’s went in search of the perfect climate, terrain, and location for their new winery in BC. In 1981,  they found the perfect 55 acre spot in South Langley. After lots of experimenting with different cool climate grape varietals they started planting in 1982. In 1991, the