Gratitude doesn’t always come wrapped in perfection. Sometimes it shows up in cracked eggs, forgotten green onions, or a turkey with a mystery cavity. And that’s exactly what makes it real. Last night the kitchen table was crowded with cards and laughter. Dad and the kids had a round of Skip-Bo going while I finishedContinue reading “🦃 Life at Huckleberry Farms: Thanksgiving Gratitude in the Chaos”
Category Archives: Life at Huckleberry Farms
Farm Table Talk: The Great Glove Disappearance of Winter
By Traci I know Farm Table Talks are usually about the big stuff—politics, justice, survival.But today? We’re talking gloves.Specifically: Why do kids lose them like it’s their job? I’ve had the same pair of winter gloves for three years.Three winters of chores, hauling hay, wrangling livestock, and scraping ice off windshields.I am a menace whenContinue reading “Farm Table Talk: The Great Glove Disappearance of Winter”
🔥 The Heart of the Home: Why Wood Heat Still Matters
There’s a fire roaring in our woodburner this morning. Outside, the wind cuts through the trees and the thermometer reads a record-low high for November. But inside, the warmth is steady. Earned. Alive. This isn’t just heat. It’s memory. It’s rhythm. It’s the heart of our home. In a world of smart thermostats and fossilContinue reading “🔥 The Heart of the Home: Why Wood Heat Still Matters”
🛠️ A Day in the Life: What Actually Goes Into Running This Farm
Spoiler: It’s not just cuddling chickens and watching sunsets. People love the idea of farm life. They picture peaceful mornings, happy animals, and a wholesome rhythm of tending the land. And yes, those moments exist. But they’re woven into a daily grind that’s relentless, exhausting, and often invisible to anyone not living it. So here’sContinue reading “🛠️ A Day in the Life: What Actually Goes Into Running This Farm”
Environmentalism By Participation Not Abandonment
Why showing up again—after the weeds, the chaos, and the chickens in the garden—is still environmentalism. This year, we kind of abandoned things. Life got hectic. Health issues flared. Finances tightened. And the farm—well, it slipped through our fingers a bit. The chickens took over the garden. The weeds took over the yard. Some ofContinue reading “Environmentalism By Participation Not Abandonment”
Farm Table Talk: The Summer Chaos—Why My House Looks Like It’s Been Abandoned
You know it’s summer on the farm when the inside of the house starts looking like a crime scene, and frankly, I have zero regrets. Every year, when the weather warms up, priorities shift. Suddenly, it’s not about sparkling floors and neatly folded laundry—it’s about getting things built, planting things in the ground, keeping animalsContinue reading “Farm Table Talk: The Summer Chaos—Why My House Looks Like It’s Been Abandoned”
Farm Table Talk: The Hypocrisy of Freezer Camp—Or, Why Hedwig Gets a Lifetime Pass
There’s an unspoken rule on the farm: everything has a purpose, and when that purpose is no longer fulfilled, freezer camp is the logical next step. Simple, right? Ruthless efficiency. No room for sentimentality. Except, apparently, I am a liar. See, I told the Mister the same thing I tell myself: if an animal isn’tContinue reading “Farm Table Talk: The Hypocrisy of Freezer Camp—Or, Why Hedwig Gets a Lifetime Pass”
Farm Table Talk: When Your Work Is Dismissed as a Hobby
There’s a special kind of frustration that comes from pouring every ounce of sweat, intelligence, and strategic planning into something, only for people—especially family—to wave it off like it’s some whimsical pastime. For me, it’s the farm. To some, it’s just a fun little hobby—a side project, a distraction, something quaint but not serious. NeverContinue reading “Farm Table Talk: When Your Work Is Dismissed as a Hobby”
Reducing Farm Waste: Our Journey to a Zero-Waste Operation at Huckleberry Farms
At Huckleberry Farms, sustainability has always been a central part of our mission. The idea of moving toward a zero-waste operation is not only about caring for the land we work on, but also about reducing our footprint, improving efficiency, and embracing a more regenerative way of farming. While the concept sounds straightforward, the journeyContinue reading “Reducing Farm Waste: Our Journey to a Zero-Waste Operation at Huckleberry Farms”
Farm Table Talk: Raising Adults, Not Just Kids—Lessons from 15 Years of Parenthood
Today is a big milestone—my oldest daughter’s 15th birthday. As I sit and reflect on the journey of parenting, I find myself thinking about the monumental shift that happens when you stop raising kids and start raising adults. It’s easy to get caught up in teaching kids how to follow the rules, but what happensContinue reading “Farm Table Talk: Raising Adults, Not Just Kids—Lessons from 15 Years of Parenthood”
