Fermenting vegetables is a great way to extend shelf life. In the case of peppers, making hot sauce is easy with the benefit of knowing what it’s made of and tasting better than anything store-bought. You don’t need much to do this other than a Jar the ingredients and time. I do add a couple
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.
Meet – CDC Amante
July 13, 2020
By Marcus
Bridge has been showing in Working Equitation her 14-year-old Off-Track Thoroughbred (OTTB), Port Stanley. While Stanley definitely has a few more years to give to the Working Equitation sport he will eventually need to slow down and move into retirement. We weren’t really looking to add another horse to the mix, but it makes sense
Elijah Bristow State Park
July 9, 2020
By Marcus
If you are looking for a series of very easy and accessible horse trails near Eugene – one option is Elijah Bristow State Park. The park is located just outside of Pleasant Hill just off of Highway 58. It has 10 miles of trails for horses, mountain bikers, and hikers. For novice equestrians like myself