Which came first, the chicken or the honey bee?
Ever hear of the story of which came first, the chicken or the honey bee? Sit down for a spell, have a cup of tea and let me tell you. I can remember many years ago basically begging Andrew to let me acquire and care for, either chickens or honey bees. I strategically made arguments…
Spots on your fruit is a good thing, and so are pear preserves.
“Never look a gift horse in the mouth” they say… I agree and would add “Never judge a gift fruit on it’s appearance.” Yesterday I was given the gift of fruit. I NEVER turn down fruit, like never ever. If someone is blessed with a crop large enough and has bounty to share, I am…
The green bean debate…
For probably a solid decade I only thought there was one kind of green bean. Specifically blue lake beans. The kind that you planted, waited a week, then had to go out and put up a trellis, teepee or some kind of support for which it to run up. AKA…the pole bean. Well, a few…
The Year of the Blackberry.
I don’t know about anyone else out there, but we are drowning in huge, sweet make me proud blackberries right now. And I’m one hundred percent okay with it. They have always been my favorite berry and are around for a short period of time every year, in-between spring and summer. For three years we…
Beginners guide to permaculture…
I say it all the time, and I will stand by this truth, that one does not need a huge farm or acres of land to produce an abundance of fresh fruit and veggies all year. That being said, let’s talk about permaculture today and the first steps you guys can take towards a no…
Enjoy the little things.
So, as the title conveys, I believe that it is so important to recognize and enjoy the little things. Maybe that’s why I decided to launch this site. Today I’m sitting here on my back porch under an umbrella, listening to wild birds chirp, neighborhood dogs bark (our three are laying down quiet for a…
Hi everyone, I’m Rebekah…
Roper Farms has been around a few years (we do have a small business sharing the name), however it was born out of years of encouragment from my husband, family and friends. I have been making food from scratch, canning jams and pickles and growing vegetables longer than my adult mind can remember. Our family…
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