After I shared my last post about my chicken flock, one comment stayed with me longer than the others. A follower wrote, “I often get problems with my chickens in winter.” It was a simple sentence, but it carried a…
As gardeners, we all know the struggle. We plant our vegetables with so much love and care, only to wake up one morning to find that some sneaky little creatures have decided to have a feast on our prized plants. …
There's something incredibly rewarding about gardening, especially when it’s a project that evolves right before your eyes. This year, Ryan and I decided to add a touch of nature to our entrance path by planting Creeping Thyme. Living here in…
Every year, sometime in early December, my phone starts lighting up in a very familiar way. Messages come in from old coworkers in New York, people I once shared office lunches, deadlines, and late evenings with. The question is almost…
Raising chickens has taught me many things, but one of the most important lessons is that even the healthiest flock will face problems at some point. Chickens live outdoors, interact constantly, and hide discomfort incredibly well, so by the time…
When I was living in New York, bees were something I avoided without much thought. I didn’t try to understand what kind they were or what role they played in the world around me. To me, a bee was simply…
For anyone who believes in gardening without chemicals, ladybugs almost sound too good to be true. They are gentle, familiar, and constantly described as nature’s solution to aphids and other soft-bodied pests, especially in gardening magazines and online articles that…
When fall arrives on our farm, it brings color, scent, and that quiet feeling that the season is turning, but it also brings an overwhelming amount of work that most people never see in photos. Because we grow apples, peaches,…
Four months ago, on a crisp and quiet morning, I arrived at my farm as usual. The sun was just starting to rise, and the cool air was perfect for working outdoors. I was ready to get into the swing…
Somewhere along this journey, seeds stopped feeling like small, forgettable things and started feeling like responsibility. I don’t remember the exact day it happened, but I know it came after we settled into this land and I began to understand…
