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  • An all new farm from scratch

    An all new farm from scratch

    Our move from Tennessee back to Maryland was not only a logistics challenge, but resetting the “farm” is going to be even worse.

  • 500 miles, 53 chickens

    500 miles, 53 chickens

    Life will sometimes throw you for a loop. That’s what happened to us not long ago. Suddenly, we had to move from our place in…

  • On the road again

    On the road again

    Honeybee Creek Farms is moving from Tennessee to Maryland. A name change comes with the move. We are soon to be Hilltop Haven Farms.

  • Honeybee Disaster!

    Honeybee Disaster!

    Hilltop Haven Farms had a near disaster when a large oak tree crashed to the ground, just missing our beehives.

  • Fowl play buying chickens

    Fowl play buying chickens

    Part I Egg prices are through the roof! As a result, there are a lot more people buying chickens to try their hand at raising…

  • Growing a farm from scratch

    Growing a farm from scratch

    We are a new and emerging regenerative, permaculture and organic farm in East Tennessee. This adventure started in December, 2024. In the depths of winter…

  • Little squirmy composting machines

    Little squirmy composting machines

    Worms are little composting machines and your vegetables, fruit and flowers will love them. Worms are very easy to raise at home and are a…

  • Choosing companion vegetables for your garden

    Choosing companion vegetables for your garden

    When planting your garden it is important to know which plants get along and help each other grow and which will not.

  • Chickens, Chickens, Chickens!

    Chickens, Chickens, Chickens!

    Backyard Chickens! Homesteading and having backyard chickens have become synonymous. This article discusses some of the different breeds for your homestead.

  • What’s in a name?

    What’s in a name?

    The other day, I posted a question on Facebook. It was in the Organic Gardening group which as 1.1 million members. The question was asking…

  • Moving to Tennessee!

    Moving to Tennessee!

    It was a huge leap of faith to move to Tennessee from Maryland to start an organic farm, especially when we had never been farmers…

  • The Art of Connection

    In the ever-evolving world, the art of forging genuine connections remains timeless. Whether it’s with colleagues, clients, or partners, establishing a genuine rapport paves the…