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The salmon have passed through the gauntlet, an odyssey of natural and man-made obstacles, to make their way back to the spawning grounds in which they were born. It's the quintessential hero's tale of the ultimate sacrifice to bring the gift of life. With climate change and humanity's impact on habitat, sights like these which were once so common that old-timers used to "walk along the backs o...

Low clouds washing over the mountains like waves

A hot and dry spring has us harvesting our garlic crop a week or two early this year. This is a bit of a cash crop for us so we've developed a system that uses vertical space in our barn for curing the crop and this heat wave should provide plenty of dry and hot air. This is a purple soft-neck variety that has been grown on our farm for over 30 years, making it well adapted to our climate and s...

A quick look at how we have our goat milking setup and daily feeding routine here at the homestead.

I wanted to share a little about the 12kw ground mount array I've been putting together. I think it's a winner as far as costs go, but may not be for everyone in every type of situation. Still, I hope this serves as inspiration for those looking to cut costs and do things on their own. I'm happy to entertain suggestions and also happy to answer questions. Here's to becoming a net energy produce...

The truth with Oregon Forest Resources Institute

Long Shot of East Fork

Our farm's drinking water source is a spring that originates on private industrial logging land, which we collect as it reaches our property. Because of Oregon's inadequate laws protecting forest waters and healthy riparian zones, heavy rains incur less obstruction (downed woody material) which increases the rate of flow resulting in high sediment loads. This means that when we get a good rain,...

From 2014-2018

Middle Creek

Middle Creek

Each ring is a year this tree was alive. Far from the oldest, I'm sure, but it was right on the road waiting to be picked up. These trees have complex relationships with organisms under the soil and on their limbs like fungi, bacteria, and other plants and animals. They are instrumental in holding soil in place, regulating the release of water, and shading creeks and rivers like the East Fork C...

Steep hillside, huge trees, small riparian. If a cut like this is within the rules, the rules need to be changed.

East Fork Coquille Clear-Cut to Falls

Farmstead Bread

Elk River Survey

Southern Oregon Swimming Hole

Humming Bird Feeding at the Farm

Herbicide Spray in the Coast Range

Propagating Blueberries

Jetty Creek Timelapse

This is why it's hard to leave the farm!

Matsutake Foray

Spring at Myrtle Glen

Dogs VS Water

Sun rays through firs

Herbicide Sprays in the Oregon Coast Range

Hungry Hummingbirds

Music in the Elliott