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On The Land

The Island farmers are back on the land, readying to plant this year's crop, whatever it may be.

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Jann Arden - It Looks Like Rain
Tom Rush - Urge For Going

We plow up the miles on An Island Walk.

On The Land

The Island farmers are back on the land, readying to plant this year's crop, whatever it may be.

Click to Play:
Jann Arden - It Looks Like Rain
Tom Rush - Urge For Going

We plow up the miles on An Island Walk.

comments (14)

  • Chris
  • England
  • 4 May 2009, 01:22
Ahhh...time is moving on fast in your part of the world I see!
Mary MacADNski: I was out walking in strange areas yesterday and came across a little pile of snow in a corner of a pasture. The daffodils are in bloom finally so spring has sprung.
  • Ginnie
  • Atlanta, GA, United States
  • 4 May 2009, 01:50
It was bound to happen, Mary, wasn't it! Not too long ago you had snow in your images!
Mary MacADNski: Yes, it seems to take forever but we seem to catch up.
  • zed
  • Australia
  • 4 May 2009, 02:10
Looks so different without the snow, l imagine you only have a short growing season and the farmers have to move fast to get there crops in
Mary MacADNski: No, our growing season is long enough for most things with sometimes even a second crop of hay.
  • Louis
  • South Africa
  • 4 May 2009, 07:36
You see - if you have faith (yesterday's pic) the seasons will change. Snow to dust.
Mary MacADNski: Right you are. It always manages to happen.
  • Helen
  • United States
  • 4 May 2009, 07:54
I love that you caught the dirt churning under the blades! Nice color.
Mary MacADNski: I have a close up of that aspect too, Helen.
  • vintage
  • Australia
  • 4 May 2009, 08:05
Farmers are always working.
Mary MacADNski: So am I.
  • Tracy
  • Great Britain (UK)
  • 4 May 2009, 08:50
They have ploughed our field at the front of me Mary but it's not as dry as this. Lovely shotsmile
Mary MacADNski: It's been wonderful plowing weather but we expect a bit of rain this week.
We see plenty of this going on here as well Mary..all to look forward to. Nice one.
Mary MacADNski: 'Tis the season...
Very nice capture Mary. It's a great time for farmers!
Mary MacADNski: They're happy to be back on the land.
All the snow gone and the lovely red soil that puts me in mind of Devon
Mary MacADNski: It's sunny and warm. I've been in my garden all day too.
  • Kathryn
  • Germany
  • 4 May 2009, 15:48
What types of crops are grown on your island, Mary? Here it is Spargel (asparagus) season!
Mary MacADNski: I have asparagus coming up in my garden too. The Island's main crops are potatoes and grain with lots of other vegetables as well.
  • Mroy
  • United States
  • 4 May 2009, 18:29
Does this mean no more snow in the entire island?
Mary MacADNski: The snow is gone!
That beautiful PEI soil. Magical.
Mary MacADNski: The spuds are being planted as we speak.
Hot Dusty Work but someone has to do it.
Mary MacADNski: They find it a pleasure after the long winter waiting.

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