Every spring, the battle begins. The mower is dusted off, the blades are sharpened, and suddenly, there’s a fundamental disagreement between two opposing forces—those who believe in keeping grass tightly trimmed to a uniform height and those who see the value in letting it grow tall and wild. At Huckleberry Farms, this argument is practicallyContinue reading “The Great Mowing Debate: Why Longer Grass Wins (But Won’t Make Your Yard a Jungle)”
Category Archives: Nature & Wildlife
Farm Table Talk: Let It Grow—The War on Pointless Lawn Standards
There is a battle raging in my yard, and it is not between pests and plants, rabbits and predators, or ducks and mud puddles. No, this war is far more ridiculous—it’s a war over grass. Specifically, whether or not it should be mowed. My mom, bless her heart, thinks the answer is an emphatic “yes.”Continue reading “Farm Table Talk: Let It Grow—The War on Pointless Lawn Standards”
Building Better Soil: Rotational Grazing, Wood Chips, Deep Bedding, and Rabbit Manure
There are two kinds of people in this world: those who say “dirt” when they mean soil, and those who know better. If you’re serious about land management, regenerative agriculture, or just making sure your ground actually supports life, you want soil—not dirt. Dirt is what’s stuck under your fingernails after a long day, aContinue reading “Building Better Soil: Rotational Grazing, Wood Chips, Deep Bedding, and Rabbit Manure”
Reading the Land: What Your Pasture Plants Reveal About Soil Health
If you want to know what’s going on beneath the surface of your pastures, put away the soil tests—just take a walk. The plants growing on your land are telling you a story about soil conditions, fertility, compaction, and even past disturbances. In regenerative agriculture, understanding indicator species is a key part of managing landContinue reading “Reading the Land: What Your Pasture Plants Reveal About Soil Health”
Floods vs. Puddles: Understanding the Power, Perils, and Perks of Water Gone Rogue
Water is essential to life—it nourishes crops, sustains ecosystems, and hydrates us on a daily basis. But too much of it, in the wrong place and for the wrong length of time, can quickly become a nightmare. Whether it’s a fast-moving flood rushing through the streets or a deceptively stagnant patch of standing water thatContinue reading “Floods vs. Puddles: Understanding the Power, Perils, and Perks of Water Gone Rogue”
Creating a Balanced Ecosystem to Manage Predators
Managing predators is a challenge every farmer faces. But what if we could create a balanced ecosystem on our land that naturally keeps predators in check? It might sound like a dream, but it’s possible with a bit of planning and effort. Joel Salatin, a renowned advocate for sustainable farming, emphasizes the importance of biodiversity.Continue reading “Creating a Balanced Ecosystem to Manage Predators”
The Benefits of Snow: Why We Need It for a Healthy Ecosystem
Last winter, here at Huckleberry Farms, we saw nearly no snowfall, and the impacts were felt throughout the year. We noticed an overabundance of pests in the spring and summer, as well as a concerning decrease in ground water levels. Despite the heavy spring rains, the soil wasn’t able to recover fully from the previousContinue reading “The Benefits of Snow: Why We Need It for a Healthy Ecosystem”
Bewitching Your Garden: Preparing for Next Year’s Bounty in the Spirit of Halloween
As the veil thins and the chill of Samhain (Halloween) approaches, the natural world around us begins to slow down and settle into its quiet, dark slumber. For many, this season symbolizes death and decay, but for witches, pagans, and those in tune with the cycles of nature, it is a time of transformation andContinue reading “Bewitching Your Garden: Preparing for Next Year’s Bounty in the Spirit of Halloween”
Creating Wildlife Habitats in Your Yard: Preparing for Winter Visitors
As the colder months approach, it’s easy to think of our gardens as places that go dormant until spring. But for the wildlife that calls your yard home, winter is a critical time for survival. With just a few intentional steps, you can turn your outdoor space into a haven for birds, insects, and smallContinue reading “Creating Wildlife Habitats in Your Yard: Preparing for Winter Visitors”
Sustainable Fall Foraging: A Guide to Wild Edible and Medicinal Plants
Rediscovering Nature’s Pantry: The Art of Fall Foraging Foraging is an age-old practice that has provided sustenance and medicinal resources for generations. As more people seek sustainable and eco-friendly ways to live, foraging is seeing a resurgence in popularity. By foraging responsibly, you can tap into nature’s vast storehouse of wild food and healing plants.Continue reading “Sustainable Fall Foraging: A Guide to Wild Edible and Medicinal Plants”
