If there’s one thing I’ve learned this week, it’s that Mother Nature has a flair for the dramatic. In the span of seven days, we’ve had snow, rain, tornadoes, flooding, an earthquake (yes, really), and more rain—because apparently, the deluge wasn’t quite thorough enough. At this rate, I half expect a pair of giraffes toContinue reading “Farm Table Talk: 40 Days, 40 Nights, and One Very Muddy Dog”
Category Archives: Life at Huckleberry Farms
Farm Table Talk: The Slow Return of the Grass
Every piece of land has a story, and our old coal-built lane carries generations of memories—along with its fair share of stubborn coal bits. My granddaddy built that lane back when he worked at the coal mine. Crushed coal was cheaper than rock, so that’s what he hauled home to pave the path. It connectedContinue reading “Farm Table Talk: The Slow Return of the Grass”
Farm Table Talk: Back to School and Beyond—Farming Meets Business Savvy
Life on the farm rarely slows down, but sometimes, you need to step back and adjust. For me, that step was taking off half a semester to acclimate to having a newborn on the farm again. Between midnight feedings for the baby and early morning chores with the animals, it was a necessary pause beforeContinue reading “Farm Table Talk: Back to School and Beyond—Farming Meets Business Savvy”
Farm Table Talk: A Spoonful of Lard Makes the Cookies Better
There’s something deeply satisfying about cooking from scratch. It’s not just about the taste (though let’s be real, nothing beats homemade), but the entire process—choosing wholesome ingredients, getting your hands dirty, and creating something with love that fills your home with irresistible smells. This past week, I went all-in on scratch cooking, diving into someContinue reading “Farm Table Talk: A Spoonful of Lard Makes the Cookies Better”
Farm Table Talk: The Wheelbarrow Diaries—Slow Progress, Big Impact
Sometimes on the farm, it’s the slow, steady work that makes all the difference. I’ve spent the past week with a wheelbarrow, moving wood chips one painstaking load at a time. No tractor this time—it’s just me, the wheelbarrow, and the endless rhythm of shoveling, lifting, walking, and dumping. And let me tell you, theseContinue reading “Farm Table Talk: The Wheelbarrow Diaries—Slow Progress, Big Impact”
Farm Table Talk: Rags to Riches—The Tale of Our Rescue Hens
Last week, a small flock of hens arrived at the farm, and let me tell you, they were a sight. Missing feathers all over, underweight, and looking a little rough around the edges—but they were laying eggs like crazy. These poor girls were clearly survivors, and we knew right away they needed some extra love.Continue reading “Farm Table Talk: Rags to Riches—The Tale of Our Rescue Hens”
Farm Table Talk: The Power of a Homemade Cookie
I made chocolate chip cookies from scratch yesterday. Not from a mix, not from pre-made dough—from scratch. And let me tell you, they were amazing. Soft, rich, just the right balance of sweet and buttery, and made with real ingredients I could actually pronounce. But the real magic wasn’t just in the taste. It wasContinue reading “Farm Table Talk: The Power of a Homemade Cookie”
Building a Farm Brand: How We Created Huckleberry Farms
When you’re building a farm, it’s not just about producing great food or raising healthy animals—it’s also about crafting a story and creating a brand that resonates with your values, your community, and the kind of life you want to cultivate. At Huckleberry Farms, our brand grew from a mix of personal values, love forContinue reading “Building a Farm Brand: How We Created Huckleberry Farms”
Farm Failures and Lessons Learned: What We’d Do Differently
Running a farm is full of highs and lows, moments of pride and success, but also plenty of mistakes and challenges. While it’s easy to share the victories, we’ve found that some of our most valuable lessons have come from our failures. The beauty of farming is that it constantly humbles you—every season brings newContinue reading “Farm Failures and Lessons Learned: What We’d Do Differently”
Farm Table Talk: Turning My Fried Patch into Fertile Ground
Let’s talk about the fried patch of land that used to be the pride of our farm. Last summer, a storm took down our shade trees, and without that protection, the birds turned it into their hangout spot. Add a drought to the mix, and that patch got scorched. Classic case of “everything that canContinue reading “Farm Table Talk: Turning My Fried Patch into Fertile Ground”
