Stories from a farm that is still figuring itself out. Some are about buildings or bees. Some are about the land. Some begin with a problem and end somewhere we never expected. Mostly, they’re the things we don’t want to forget.
Field Notes
Crabapple Jelly from the Family Tree
A housewarming gift, a beloved crabapple tree, an overflowing late-summer harvest, and a little family history carried home to become jelly—and, one day, new trees at Pasture Prime Acres.
The Farm Gnomes
There are gnomes tucked throughout the woods at Pasture Prime Acres—and apparently, they have been keeping a closer eye on things than we realized. Meet the small but mighty crew behind a few farm-and-forest happenings, including our customer service department.
The Dogs’ Report: An Overnight Inspection
We thought we were headed to the farm for a routine inspection. Then the sun went down, the truck didn’t leave, and we learned management had scheduled an overnight shift without consulting us.
First Honey Harvest!
Our first honey harvest brought twenty frames, one impressively productive arch-nemesis hive, and a growing list of things we’ll do differently next time. Then we opened the extractor gate—and there it was: our own liquid gold.
Why the Roof Had to be Red
Some decisions involve careful research. Others begin with, “It’s a barn, babe.”
Welcome Home
Two dogs, one mama bear, and a reminder that we are very much not in charge here.
The Search That Only Worked in California
What started as a practical need turned into a custom-built surprise and the first structure on the farm.