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July is shaping up to be a beautiful month on the farm, and we are looking forward to offering a mix of simple drop-in experiences, special evenings, and seasonal events...

One of the things we do during purple martin season is check the gourds to see how the nests are progressing. We usually do this around 3:30 in the afternoon,...

One of the things I love most about having a bluebird trail on the farm is getting to watch the season unfold from the very beginning. Each spring, we wait...

This blog post is written by our daughter, Courtney, age 12. This post is part of our children’s 4-H market hog project, where they are learning responsibility, animal care, record...

This year marks the beginning of something new for our forest, and something much bigger than our farm alone. We recently became members of the American Chestnut Foundation and purchased...

Each spring, purple martin landlords across North America begin watching the skies for the return of one of the continent’s most recognizable migratory birds. On our farm, preparing for their...

Mushrooms have become increasingly popular in recent years, appearing in home kitchens, farmers markets, and a wide range of food products. As interest grows, many people begin to notice that...

When a fire won’t stay lit, produces more smoke than heat, or leaves your stove glass coated in soot, the problem often isn’t the stove. It’s the wood. One of...

When most people think of agriculture, they picture open fields, rows of crops, and tractors moving across farmland. Forests feel different — quieter, wilder, separate from farming altogether. But forests,...

Mushroom powder is one of the easiest ways to bring deep, savory flavor into everyday cooking without adding extra prep work to your routine. Made from dried mushrooms that have...

Valentine’s Day often comes with images of crowded restaurants, rushed reservations, and big expectations. But some of the most memorable evenings are the quiet ones spent at home, where there’s...

There’s something especially comforting about baked apples. Warm from the oven, softly sweet, and lightly spiced, they feel familiar in the best way. This version uses Lavender Granola as a...

Lavender granola isn’t meant to be a bold or overpowering ingredient. It’s meant to be noticed in a quieter way. Our Lavender Granola was created to add a delicate floral...

There’s something deeply comforting about a warm mug held between your hands—especially when it’s infused with the soft floral notes of lavender and the grounding warmth of cinnamon. This Lavender...

Winter has a quieter rhythm. Days grow shorter, the air turns dry and cold, and much of life moves indoors. In December, we asked our community what winter wellness challenges...

One of the most common questions we receive about wildlife on our farm is about our Purple Martin setup — specifically what kind of gourd racks we use, where they...

If you love creating your own elderberry syrup, lavender simple syrup, teas, or kitchen staples at home, having the right tools makes all the difference. This season, we’ve added a...

For centuries, elderberries  have been celebrated as one of nature’s most nourishing fruits - small, deep purple berries grow in clusters on tall shrubs and have been used in traditional...