Barbados Black Belly Sheep?

Today I picked up some tomato starts from a local farm. On my way down their drive, I saw these intriguing sheep. Or wait, are those goats?

When I asked, turns out I was right the first time—sheep!
The information I gleaned from the farmer had me very curious.

• Raised for meat
• Hair sheep, meaning they shed
• Small stature
• Enjoyable coloring

And so far, the basic research I’ve done has me further intrigued!
(Mother Earth News, Livestock Conservancy, Carol Elkins Page)

• Breed and lamb year round
• Withstands hot temperatures better
• Higher disease and parasite tolerance

Garden Plan

Last fall I spent some time theorizing the garden, and when it came time to plant I decided to follow my original wisdom. (Some years, I’ll sit down and do it all over again – it’s a great way to nerd out on gardening before it’s warm enough.)