Bringing home 20 fuzzy yellow chicks on a chilly April day felt like a leap of faith. Snow still blanketed the ground, and nighttime temperatures were well below zero. These chicks, born just two days earlier, had traveled in a cold truck packed tightly in a box. I worried if my single heat lamp would keep them warm enough. Yet, with a thick layer of shavings for bedding and their own body heat, they thrived through the first week. My second season of raising Cornish Cross ch

Raising meat: from coop to freezer

This flaky sourdough pie crust is is quick to throw together and can be used for both sweet and salty recipes!

Preparing for the 2026 bee season means tackling several important tasks to ensure a strong and thriving apiary. After losing my colony last season, I am focusing on rebuilding by sourcing local Queens and increasing my number of hives. late Spring 2025 hive check Sourcing Local Queens to Rebuild the Apiary One of the biggest challenges after losing a colony is finding healthy, well-adapted Queens. Local Queens tend to be better suited to the environment and climate, which im