Ready to start raising backyard chickens in North Carolina? Here’s everything NC beginners need to know — breeds, coop setup, Zone 7b climate tips, and how chicken keeping fits naturally into a faith-rooted, Catholic homestead family life.
The end of September always feels like a little transition. Summer is winding down, the garden is changing, and the kitchen starts to shift toward the foods that make sense for cooler days. Before heading out for the next grocery trip or picking up more
There is something special about bringing home a carton of fresh eggs from a local farm. Maybe it is the thought of a quiet morning in the henhouse, the familiar faces at the farm stand, or the simple pleasure of cracking an egg into a
There is a certain kind of September evening that makes you want to keep dinner simple. The garden is still giving, even as the season begins to change. There might be a basket of tomatoes on the counter, a handful of fresh herbs in the
August has a way of making you notice time passing. At the beginning of summer, everything seems to be growing at once. The garden needs attention, the days are long, and there is always another outdoor project to work on. By the last week of
Summer always seems to pass a little faster than we expect. One day you’re picking the first tomatoes from the garden, and the next you’re noticing the evenings getting just a little shorter. Instead of counting down the days, this is a wonderful time to
