Conquering That Dull Winter Lull

We've been fortunate with the weather this winter in Southwestern Oregon -- SO FAR. For almost a week we've had temperatures in the 60's and have only had a couple frosts. The green thumb is itching like a mad with these fabulous warm days and the pests are bound to be awful this summer. **buy …

Fairs, Festivals and Farmers’ Markets

What a busy time of year! Whew! As a startup and new to being my own keeper, life has been interesting with all the vendor opportunities happening in and around our little hamlet in the hills. Somehow managing to keep up with all the tasks is a challenge. Not to mention the distraction of world-class …

Local Market – Local Action

Living far out where we do in Powers, Oregon we travel quite a bit to get to our two regular markets. The idea of trying to bring the people out here has often been in my head. Something not all consuming. Maybe just one day a month where everyone can get the goods they'd expect …

Slug-Shield

  Dad brought us out some pallets the other day and I took the opportunity to complain about some critter chowing down on my bean sprouts. I had already used the mint-tastic mixture previously shared and whatever it is, doesn't mind mint. He said the culprits would be slugs & snails. These slimy creatures' arch …

Madrone Smoke Chips and Artisan Vinegar

We're pulling out all the stops for our very first farmer's market in Coquille, OR tomorrow with some gourmet, fundamental ingredients up for grabs. ARTISAN VINEGAR Pelican Brewing Kiwanda Cream Ale Malt Vinegar This vinegar is fabulous in a salad dressing , added to sauces or even served up classic style with some fish & chips. …

Eco-Friendly Yellow Jacket Home Repellent

Last week hordes of yellow jackets were buzzing our place looking for a new condo. There were two nests in the grill alone. They were crawling in the eves, perusing the woodpile and lurking under the deck. We're okay with most critters who chill outside. We like to chill outside, too. Yellow jackets are raging …

5 Real Life Tips to Save Money & Reduce Waste

It's pretty annoying to read a pretentious blog from someone who wants you spend way more money on daily stuff when you're already broke, drowning in student loans and still somehow give a shit about the planet.

Bread Starter — A Pet That Feeds You Back

Skip the expensive packets of yeast. Skip the tedious recipes. No need for a bread making machine or neat-o gadgets. Humans have been making and consuming breads for at least 10,000 years. How'd they do it? I had tried starting my own sourdough multiple times back in Alaska and failed. Failed a lot. Oregon likes …

Powers, Oregon — Gateway to the Siskiyous

You don't get much more remote in western Oregon than the village of Powers. Powers is scenically situated on the South Fork of the Coquille River on the cusp of the Siskiyou National Forest at the end of a curvy, often dangerous, road. Cell service is spotty and internet is sluggish, making it the perfect …

Introductions

We aren't perfect planet warriors. We aren't health or fitness nuts who have the secret to living until 125. We're just people after a fulfilling can-do sort of life.