We’ve let our chicken’s free range over the property since we’ve had them. But we came to realize the damage that chickens can cause. Not only do they destroy flower beds with their scratching, but they also get chicken dung on decks, pathways, and everywhere you don’t want it. Also, consider the daily egg hunt
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.
Garden Planted
May 20, 2019
By Marcus
Springtime is here and we have our garden planted. Taking forward our success from last year we used starts from a local nursery rather than seeding in the greenhouse (maybe next year). We had learned a few things from our mistakes and reduced a few plantings as well as reconfiguring the garden to take plant
2019 Spring Bee Installation
May 17, 2019
By Marcus
Last year we ended with 70 pounds of honey and two very healthy hives. We did our best to keep both hives alive, treating them for mites in the fall and making certain we left enough honey for their own source of food over winter. We supplemented with sugar as well. Despite these efforts –