We’re all in this coop together
There are always power struggles in the coop but Eliza Blue reminds her flock, they're all in it together.
Learning from the cottonwoods
Eliza Blue marvels at the small grove of cottonwood trees on her South Dakota ranch, recalling indigenous Americans' teachings about the trees.
An imperfect shepherd is thankful for the perfect sheep
The Clun Forest sheep have performed better than Eliza Blue could have hoped, especially during lambing season.
Preparing for a long winter
Eliza Blue prepares for winter on her South Dakota ranch.
Seeing the light amid the bleak chill of a South Dakota winter
Eliza Blue learns to lean into the cold winter weather instead of wishing for it to end.
How many indoor pets are too many?
The four-animal cap continues to be more aspirational than actual inside Eliza Blue's house. However, she finds it adds a pinch of spice to her marriage.
Conserving biodiversity through heritage breeds
The small flock of Clun Forest sheep Eliza Blue brought home a few months ago have been everything she ever hoped for in sheep.
Celebrating the miracle cow
Two weeks ago, an older cow refused to stand after giving birth to a stillborn calf. Miraculously, she is recovering and continuing to improve.
I am my own light, even in the darkness
It's been a rough year for Eliza Blue with continued health problems. However, in her darkest days, she's realized she is her own light.
Backyard gardening: Feast and famine in equal measures
Eliza Blue finds herself with too much cabbage for one family to ever possibly consume and not enough strawberries or peas.
