We have some two new faces to introduce on The Ridge! At long last we have finally welcomed our two Finnsheep lambs, Finn and Archie. Luckily, one of our good friends raises Finnsheep and when she told me her ewes were going to be bred for this year–I just knew it was our time toContinue reading “Welcome to The Ridge: Finnsheep”
Tag Archives: Gardening
Spring is here
The birds are chirping, the grass is turning green, eggs are pipping–all the signs that Spring is officially here. After a very cold winter, I am relieved to be on the other side of it. Spring is my Season! Even though Spring is my favorite time of year around the farm, with warmer weather comesContinue reading “Spring is here”
And that’s a wrap on the 2024 gardening season
*Deep breath* What a year! We have officially wrapped up the 2024 gardening season. After the last year being such a bust, and this year being more successful than we could have imagined, I have mixed emotions about this season being over. It was bittersweet to clear out the garden this past weekend and prepContinue reading “And that’s a wrap on the 2024 gardening season”
Springtime Wrap Up
With the temps in the 90ºs, it sure feels like summertime is here. So what a better time to do a springtime wrap up of all we’ve been up to here on The Ridge! It’s been an extremely busy Spring season for us, not only have we been scaling up our garden(s) but we’ve beenContinue reading “Springtime Wrap Up”
Welcome to The Ridge: Honeybees
We have some exciting news on The Ridge! A few weeks ago we finally welcomed our honeybees from Sourwood Farm in Earlysville, VA. Growing up with a mom who was an avid beekeeper, I never imagined having my own hives until we bought our own farm. Then it quickly became one of the first goalsContinue reading “Welcome to The Ridge: Honeybees”
Spring has sprung on The Ridge
And just like that – winter is over and spring is here! While we still have a few nights forecasted in the low 30ºs, we are enjoying 70º days and all that comes with the change of seasons. We have been busy prepping our gardens, hatching chicks and clearing the wood paths through The Ridge.Continue reading “Spring has sprung on The Ridge”
Ravens Ridge Micro Farm 