Companion planting made easy

12 years ago

It was my father in-law who first introduced me to the concept of companion planting, as we discussed gardening, and…

6 tips for handling bees

12 years ago

When I got started with beekeeping, I had spent a year prior to bringing my bees home, just researching and…

Challenges new farmers face

12 years ago

"Determination gives you the resolve to keep going in spite of the roadblocks that lay before you."  --Denis Waitley. Farmers…

What is the driving force behind the Runamuk farm?

12 years ago

"What a hideous plant!  Isn't it terrific!?" "Oh my gawd--check out this spider!  Look at all those long legs!" These…

Gearing up for spring; planning Runamuk’s farm expansion

12 years ago

Mother Nature brought us a whopping 12-14 inches of snow last week, forcing me to postpone the first class of…

Establishing a New Farm: Where to Start & How to Prioritize

12 years ago

These days nothing is more enticing than the concept of living a life sustained by the land and nature.  Folks…

Garden planning for beginners

12 years ago

An expression of art and science, gardening is a practice that dates back to the start of civilization, and is…

Winter beekeeping: Checking your hives

12 years ago

What's a beekeeper to do during the winter?  Those--like me--who hold such passion and adoration for their honeybees--for whom there…

Bringing back the Runamuk CSA

12 years ago

I'm really excited to announce that this year, Runamuk will be reinstating it's CSA! Some of my followers might remember…

Baking to stretch the food budget

12 years ago

Now that we're all settled in at the new Runamuk homestead, I've finally been able to unpack my kitchen and…