The darkness came to us on a rainy night in November 2021 and it was cute. Demonetta was a foundling kitten that someone picked up behind the local Grocery Outlet. They couldn’t keep her, and we had been thinking about adding a third cat to the mix. She was a little older than we normally
Welcome to Raven Grove Farms
Raven Grove is a small homestead located in the Central Willamette Valley near Eugene, Oregon. Our goal is to work toward more self-sustainability with an emphasis on food, lifestyle, and awareness.
What we do at Raven Grove Farms
Beekeeping
We have been beekeepers for three years and have a small but growing apiary. There is nothing quite like fresh wildflower honey.
Learn MoreHome, Farm, and Garden
When we moved into Raven Grove, we weren't thinking about homesteading. But as we started to look around the lifestyle and processes involved intriqued us.
Learn MoreFood and Drink
We have learned about home cooking, preservation, and brewing. This is the final product of what we grow and produce at the farm.
Learn MoreExperimentation, Fun, Exploration & Travel in Oregon
Western Oregon is beutiful and it is a pleasure to get out see the world. explore, and have a good time.
Learn MoreOur Horses
We love our four horses. They are a major part of our family and our activities.
Learn MoreOur most recent journal entries. Click the links above for more specific category posts.
Cottage Garden – A Beginning
February 1, 2023
By Marcus
We had a space on the west side of the house that, when we moved in was a large blueberry garden. Neither of us like blueberries, even though it’s a staple in this part of Oregon. It remained relatively untended for the first few years we lived here. The beautiful wisteria just to the north
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Where have we been?
January 29, 2023
By Marcus
Where did we go? Well…. Nowhere – but of course, time gets in the way. Our last post was in June 2021, a lot has happened. Some good and some bad depending on how you look at it. Today is just a catch-up from the 18 months! We left off with the High Tunnel post.
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