Episode 12 of 12
August 4, 2010
Grand Falls - Windsor , Newfoundland and Labrador
What do you do when your future is contingent on planting 150,000 cranberry seedlings? You roll up your sleeves, get down to work - and gratefully accept a little help from your friends.
Dig it!
Proud owners of a new excavator, Stuart and Pauline climb into the cab of their big beautiful machine for the first time.
Episode 11 of 12
Yes, we can
Come rain or come more rain – the "farm that could" approaches a milestone, its first planting. Expressions of support arrive from far-...
Episode 10 of 12
From small things
Preparing for his inaugural planting, Stuart visits a nursery specialized in cultivating cranberry seedlings for Newfoundland conditions.
Episode 9 of 12
Springtime Promise
It's the season of new beginnings, and Stuart prepares his newly acquired land for the symbolic first planting.
Episode 8 of 12
Breaking ground
A small favour removes a big obstacle – and Stuart finally sees the way forward to his future career.
Episode 7 of 12
My brother's helper
Still waiting for the go-ahead on his cranberry farm, Stuart does some heavy lifting for his brother.
Episode 6 of 12
Bleak mid-winter
When Stuart's farming plans hit another roadblock, Pauline endeavours to keep the yuletide bright.
Episode 5 of 12
Come wade with me
Stuart treats Pauline to an outing and a taste of their future livelihood.
Episode 4 of 12
Firefighters Ball
Stuart is one of millions of Canadians volunteers within their communities – and it’s time to say thanks.
Episode 3 of 12
Cranberries & the art of motorcycle maintenance
With his farming plans still mired in red tape, Stuart hits the open road and puts things into perspective.
Episode 2 of 12
Roots
“Leaving is not an option.” The rug’s been pulled from under the local economy – but Stuart and Pauline are staying put.
Episode 1 of 12
Stuart & Pauline
From mill to farm - a Newfoundland couple embarks on a mid-life career change.
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Main characters
Stuart
Like his grandfather and father before him, Stuart worked the local pulp-and-paper mill. When the mill closes, he must learn a new trade at the age of 45.
Pauline
After 19 years with Stuart, Pauline is ready to accompany him on a new venture. The mother of an adult son, she’s been working for the Canadian Red Cross since 2001.
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