The Germination Skyscraper
I just got a call that the “no till” seeder that I am renting will be here today. I was just organizing my day as to what to prioritize and…
Spring Cleaning: Part One
When the snow melts and the cool air begins to warm, it means its time to shake off the winter blues and get ready for sunnier days! But wait. Where’s…
Learn to Grow Shiitake Mushrooms at our Innoculation Workshops!
We love this time of the year on the farm! Lettuce, leeks and green onion eeds are sprouting in the germination chamber, two new calves have already been born and…
Spring is in the Air at Rockcastle Ranch!
Everyone seems to have their own signs of spring coming, once you’re on the other side of winter. I noticed the smell of skunk the other day and the most…
Lazy Sunday’s
Even those of us that work 7 days a week seem to be able to take Sunday and relax just a while at least in the morning. I tend to…
The Curious Life of Cows
I was over doing chores last night and noticed something that I thought was a bit odd but none the less not unusual for cows. I have a sliding door…
From The Rootcellar: Tallow and Pine Cone Bird Feeders
Here’s a great way to keep your feathered friends happy during the colder, winter months! At The Heron we are lucky enough to make our own tallow, rendered fat from…
February Full Moon Snowshoe Hike
From The Rootcellar: Chicken Chile Verde
So you roasted a chicken last week! Great. How did it turn out? Here’s a different way to use a roasted chicken. I love this recipe! I always find myself humming when…