I never buy herbs. With the exception of cilantro – of course. And basil. But only during basil season. I used to spend big bucks for that recipe that needed two, yep two, sprigs of thyme. And I’d think to …
lessons about diversity inadvertently learned by a chicken farmer
Once upon a time way back in the day, as my made-up legend goes, a farmer tripped and fell returning from the chicken coop, smashing his eggs. A couple of valuable lessons were learned at that moment that still ring …
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Nootka Rose Jelly
For me the art of slowing down and smelling the roses has turned into taking advantage of the surplus of this native shrub behind my house, plucking their petals and creating something delicious. As it is in my garden where …
Where There’s Smoke…
Summer is almost officially here, although it's basically felt like summer this past month with the weather we've been having. The sun is out, the flowers are blooming, and the rain clouds have stayed away for the most part. While …
A Bee Journey Vol 2
If you recall from my first post (A Bee Journey Vol 1), I mentioned that getting into beekeeping is not cheap. So how did a frugal girl reduce her start-up costs? She asked her carpenter boyfriend to help her make …
How Farming Chose me
The awkward question often arises when meeting people: "What do you do?" While in any given day I could list at least a half a dozen of the different things I have accomplished, I'm always hesitant to call myself a …
It’s time to talk Farm Fashion
The time has come for a column on farm fashion. All the chick farm columnists eventually get around to a “what to wear” piece, don’t they? This one is all about what happens when fashion is slave to function and …
