Explore my favorite part of beekeeping—the quiet moments, the hum of the hive, and the unexpected joys that come with tending to honey bees.

In this blog, I hope to provide a quick reference on how to know if your bees are about to swarm, what bees look for in a new home, bee highways, and how to put it all together.

The top plants that feed your hive all year long keeping your bees healthy and strong.

As a regenerative grower and backyard beekeeper, I believe in nurturing the land, not waging war on it. Roundup, a popular glyphosate-based herbicide, might seem like an easy fix for weeds—but it comes with a long list of consequences. From harming soil microbes to risking pollinator health, the cost to our ecosystems just isn’t worth it. Here's why I’ve said goodbye to chemical weed control—and what I use instead.

Regenerative farming isn’t just a method—it’s a mindset. It’s about working with the rhythms of the land to build soil health, restore biodiversity, and grow food in a way that gives back more than it takes. On our farm, that means no synthetic chemicals, cover cropping, composting, and letting the chickens do some of the weeding. It’s slower, sometimes messier, but deeply rewarding—and the results speak for themselves, in both flavor and resilience.

Are there advantages to buying meat from a nearby farmer? Initially, it might not seem worthwhile since store-bought organic chicken is...

Don’t let their size fool you—quail eggs are tiny nutritional powerhouses packed with protein, vitamins, and minerals. Whether you raise your own or snag a carton at the farmers market, these speckled gems are as nourishing as they are charming. In this post, I’ll break down the health benefits of quail eggs and share three easy, delicious ways to enjoy them—from soft-boiled snacks to savory toast toppers. Ready to make room in your kitchen for something small but mighty? Let

Raising meat chickens seemed simple enough—buy chicks, feed them, butcher, done. Right? Not quite. From the surprising feed bills to the emotional weight of processing day, there’s a lot I learned the hard way. If you're thinking about jumping into pasture-raised poultry, here are five things I wish someone had told me first—before the dust, the poop, and the freezer full of birds.

It's important to invest in a high-quality egg incubator. Going for a cheaper option may end up costing more in the long run. From my...