Wolf Willow Acres
Miniature Herefords and Dexters
Various Breeds of Ducks
Pilgram and Buff Geese
Ameraucana Chickens
Berkshire Hogs
Broad-Breasted Bronze Turkeys
A Little History: We loved the name Wolf Willow Farms, but when we
went to register that name, it was already taken, so we chose our second
pick name and we became Wolf Willow Acres instead. I started off with a
small herd of registered polish Arabians, which I endurance raced with. In
2001 Steve and I got married, and we added a sow and raised butcher
hogs. Shortly after that we added some exotic birds, and a few years after
that, we expanded and bought a quarter section of land and moved further
out of town. We then bought a herd of registered Dexters and Mini
Herefords, as well as leasing additional land. We enjoy a quite peaceful life
here. We live right in the middle of our land and on a dead end road.
Nature abounds all around us. Deer, moose and elk have been known to
bed down, within 50' of our house, and are regularly seen grazing. This
spring we spotted a black bear, a lone timber wolf, and the ever present
coyotes that seranade us at night, as well as hawks, owls and various wild
birds. Our land borders a moose reservation and there are miles of wooded
trails to walk on and enjoy, wild blue berries to pick in the fall and it is
naturally scenic. We love it here. Within a five minute drive and a short
hike you can be fishing at the Pembina River, or you can follow quad
trails down to Moonlake.
went to register that name, it was already taken, so we chose our second
pick name and we became Wolf Willow Acres instead. I started off with a
small herd of registered polish Arabians, which I endurance raced with. In
2001 Steve and I got married, and we added a sow and raised butcher
hogs. Shortly after that we added some exotic birds, and a few years after
that, we expanded and bought a quarter section of land and moved further
out of town. We then bought a herd of registered Dexters and Mini
Herefords, as well as leasing additional land. We enjoy a quite peaceful life
here. We live right in the middle of our land and on a dead end road.
Nature abounds all around us. Deer, moose and elk have been known to
bed down, within 50' of our house, and are regularly seen grazing. This
spring we spotted a black bear, a lone timber wolf, and the ever present
coyotes that seranade us at night, as well as hawks, owls and various wild
birds. Our land borders a moose reservation and there are miles of wooded
trails to walk on and enjoy, wild blue berries to pick in the fall and it is
naturally scenic. We love it here. Within a five minute drive and a short
hike you can be fishing at the Pembina River, or you can follow quad
trails down to Moonlake.
Wolf Willow or "Elaeagnus commutata Bernh. es Rydb" also known as
Silverberry is a prairie native species growing on dry hillsides, in coulees,
cutbanks and in open fields. It fixes nitrogen in the soil, thus enriching the
soil which may allow it to survive on harsh sites. It is hardy to zone 2 and
is not frost tender. It is a bush up to 6M high with a silver sheen that
actually shimmers in the sun and moonlight. The flowers are silver
yellow and are deliciously scented. It is related to the Olive tree and
Canada's buffaloberry (Shepherdia). It flowers in late May or early June,
with the fruit ripening in early September, and the seeds often staying on
the plant through the winter adding a decorative interest. Wolf Willow
berries were used to make necklaces or to decorate the fringes of clothing,
and essential oil derived from the plant are used in aromatherapy. The
bark has been used for medicine and made into rope, and a strong tea can
be mixed with lotion to take away the sting of frostbite or sunburn. Peeled
berries can be eaten in soups or jelly. The berries should be fully ripe before
use. as if it is even slightly under-ripe, it will be quite sour. The fruit
contains a single large seed. Wolf Willow is known as an excellent
companion plant and when grown in orchards it can increase yields form
the fruit trees by up to 10%. Its only drawback is that the plants produce
suckers quite freely. As you can see below the silvery leaves are in vivid
contract to the Buffaloberry bushes behind it.
Silverberry is a prairie native species growing on dry hillsides, in coulees,
cutbanks and in open fields. It fixes nitrogen in the soil, thus enriching the
soil which may allow it to survive on harsh sites. It is hardy to zone 2 and
is not frost tender. It is a bush up to 6M high with a silver sheen that
actually shimmers in the sun and moonlight. The flowers are silver
yellow and are deliciously scented. It is related to the Olive tree and
Canada's buffaloberry (Shepherdia). It flowers in late May or early June,
with the fruit ripening in early September, and the seeds often staying on
the plant through the winter adding a decorative interest. Wolf Willow
berries were used to make necklaces or to decorate the fringes of clothing,
and essential oil derived from the plant are used in aromatherapy. The
bark has been used for medicine and made into rope, and a strong tea can
be mixed with lotion to take away the sting of frostbite or sunburn. Peeled
berries can be eaten in soups or jelly. The berries should be fully ripe before
use. as if it is even slightly under-ripe, it will be quite sour. The fruit
contains a single large seed. Wolf Willow is known as an excellent
companion plant and when grown in orchards it can increase yields form
the fruit trees by up to 10%. Its only drawback is that the plants produce
suckers quite freely. As you can see below the silvery leaves are in vivid
contract to the Buffaloberry bushes behind it.
Arabians
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