English Ivy: History, Uses and the Holly & Ivy Carol
December 11, 2025Once popularly paired with holly, English ivy over time fell out of favor of home decorators preparing for winter.
12 Days of Christmas Birds: Poultry in the Classic Carol
December 2, 2025While our holiday tables look very different today, exploring the birds behind the carol offers a charming glimpse into Christmases past.
10 Stocking Stuffer Ideas To Consider For The Farmer In Your Life
December 19, 2023If you’re seeking last-minute stocking stuffers for the farmer in your life this holiday season, here are 10 ideas to get you started.
12 Chicken Ornaments To Decorate Your Poul-Tree
November 30, 2022Add a festive flock touch to your holiday tree with these whimsical chicken ornaments, the perfect poultry decor to warm up the special season.
Gardening Gifts Are Great For The Holidays (Or Whenever)
December 24, 2021Looking for a last-minute gift? These gardening items make great gifts during the holidays—or, really, any time of the year!
A Farmer’s Letter To Santa
December 18, 2015My yearly Christmas letter to Santa includes lots of tools, garden labor and, yes, chicken diapers.
5 Tips for a Scrooge-less Christmas
December 23, 2013As I sit and type this cold wet night, words are escaping me. It would appear I am losing the ability to form sentences without the echo of my children’s incessant bickering ringing in my ears.
Love Conspiracy
December 13, 2013Blessed is the season which engages the whole world in a conspiracy of love. – Hamilton Wright Mabie
It Was a Merry Christmas!
December 31, 2010This Christmas Eve, I was finally able to write my blog from my new office. This move has been a long, arduous and expensive enterprise, but I think it’s all been worth the trouble.
Christmas Tooling
December 21, 2010With Christmas only a few days away, it’s not too late to “tool up!” No, I don’t mean buying yourself and your loved ones a lot of tools. Hopefully, you’ve already taken care of that task.
