Plant-Based Eating and Gentle Living
I’ve known Scotty for almost twenty years now. Two whole decades that somehow disappeared in a blink! I originally adopted him as a companion for my horse, Annie (who I’ll be featuring soon). At just 10.2hh, he’s a stout little pony with what I’m fairly certain are some Welsh pony lines tucked somewhere in his... Continue Reading →
It feels like just yesterday we had to say goodbye to Sadie. I knew Charlie was living on borrowed time but, somehow, it still feels like time came and snatched him away too soon. If you read Sadie’s tribute you know she and Charlie were the best of friends. In a strange, almost poetic way,... Continue Reading →
Some of you may have noticed that I haven’t posted much lately. It’s been a tough little stretch as we recently experienced a rather sudden decline in the health of our beloved family dog, Sadie. The past few weeks were spent soaking up every moment together- slow, sunny walks, quiet mornings, and all the gentle... Continue Reading →
Nothing goes together like ponies and little girls. Our daughter certainly agrees when it comes to her and her favourite pony, Rockstar. Rockstar is our tiny, yet spirited, pony who joined the farm in late 2024. She may only stand 10.2 hands high (she's just a bit taller than a miniature horse) but she has... Continue Reading →
There seems to always be a horse around any busy barnyard who keeps life interesting, the fences questionable, and your wheelbarrows toppled over. Around here, that horse is Sherlock, RJ’s partner-in-crime and one of the main reasons I can’t turn my back for too long. Sherlock is a German Warmblood. He's “technically” a dark buckskin,... Continue Reading →
It seems every stable has one of them. The horse who charms everyone, gets into everything, and somehow manages to make your chores take twice as long. For us, we actually have two. But today, I'm going to be showcasing one of the farm favourites- RJ. RJ is a Hanoverian Thoroughbred cross and was born... Continue Reading →
Every farm has that one animal who is just a little bit extra — and here at The Gentle Table, that’s Ava, our potbelly pig. She’s the undisputed top pig in the barnyard pecking order (don’t tell her sister, Leela), and she makes sure everyone knows it. Ava is the first to trot over when... Continue Reading →
Every flock has a leader, and ours goes by the name Wallace. He’s not just any rooster—Wallace is a handsome English Orpington with soft, striking plumage and a kind eye. Unlike the feisty reputation some roosters carry, Wallace is the perfect example of the gentle nature Orpingtons are known for. He’s friendly with people—whether you’re... Continue Reading →
Every farm has its characters, and here at The Gentle Table, one of the biggest personalities comes in a surprisingly compact (but not quite lap-sized) package: Leela the potbelly pig. She arrived with her sister, Ava, back in 2016 from a humane society in Quebec. Thanks to the kind folks at Ralphy’s Retreat and some... Continue Reading →
We adopted Gilmour as a kitten back in 2017 , and he immediately attached himself to our senior cat, Charlie (you’ll meet him in a later post). For years, he was Charlie’s little shadow—copying his moves, learning the ropes of “cat life,” and never straying too far from his mentor. Now that he’s grown, Gilmour... Continue Reading →