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 from...
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 fridge,...
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 August,...
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 slow...
When people visit a farm stand or open a carton of fresh eggs, they usually see the finished product. Crisp vegetables, colorful produce, and freshly gathered eggs are the result of many small tasks that happen long before harvest day. Farming is often made up of...
There’s something special about the middle of summer. Gardens are overflowing, farmers market tables are full, and it feels like every meal can include something fresh from the field. It’s one of the most rewarding times of the year, but it also goes by faster...
By the last week of June, summer in North Carolina is in full swing. The days are long, the air is warm, and life tends to slow into a different rhythm. It is the kind of season where home starts to matter a little more....
June is one of those months when the garden seems to change overnight. One day you're admiring fresh spring growth, and the next you're noticing tomatoes stretching taller, herbs filling out, and weeds appearing where there were none just days before. The longer days and warmer...
