Our driveway was flanked by a juniper something type of bush. It was ugly, full of spiders, and overgrown. We didn’t like it much but weren’t really sure what to do with it. This thing was so ugly, I had to dig back to photos of when we first moved in to find one. Did
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.
Sweet Red Wine – Part 2
August 6, 2020
By Marcus
A couple of weeks ago I posted an entry for Sweet Red Wine – Part 1. That post covered the set-up to primary fermentation using store-bought grape juice, sugar, and bread yeast (gasp – again with the bread yeast). The fermentation of the wine was done around the 18th of July. It had come down
No-Knead Bread (24-hour Proof)
July 30, 2020
By Marcus
I don’t have the patience or the time to spend on traditional bread making, but I love homemade bread. I had a couple of ah-ha moments experimenting with bread this spring. Both of these have made bread-making super simple and quick. No-knead bread – This bread has only about 15 minutes of active working time