The excitement of seed catalog season
Eliza Blue explains why she is going to think of the cold months following Christmas as a celebration of the wonders of seed catalog season from now on.
Working with wool
Eliza Blue tries her hand at washing, carding and spinning wool into yarn. It's harder than it looks, even for a South Dakota rancher.
Cat ranching not a good business plan
It's too bad cat ranching isn't a lucrative business model. Because if it was, Eliza Blue would have all the success.
When spring fever strikes the ranch
The warmer weather has beckoned Eliza Blue out of her house and into her greenhouse. Springtime gardening and chores are calling her to get started.
Dakota mosquitoes not easily deterred
After experiencing both Michigan and Minnesota mosquitos, Eliza Blue can confirm Dakota mosquitoes are tough as nails and not easily deterred.
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.
Low conflict entrepreneur
Eliza Blue enjoys the gentler pace of life on her ranch as of late, welcoming the change.
Love can heal in magical ways
Eliza Blue shares the story of how she found her new puppy during a time of sickness and exhaustion.
April is like a lion
April usually makes March’s lion look like a house cat on Eliza Blue's ranch, featuring bigger and more brutal storms.
Enjoy the splendor of autumn
Eliza Blue ponders the splendor of autumn.
