Hecox Family Farm

11/18/2025

One of my favorite things to have stocked.in the freezer!! I Use chicken and beef broth for so many meal recipes and having my own on hand makes it easy and much healthier than store bought broth, not to mention cheaper!

11/18/2025

Gett'in our chicken stock on...oh ya baby!!

11/13/2025

Is your sourdough starter looking like it had a rough night out? 🫣🍷

If you’ve ever opened your fridge and found your sourdough starter staring back at you with a mysterious grayish liquid on top — don’t panic! That “h***h” isn’t mold or a science experiment gone wrong (well, not always). It’s just your starter’s way of saying, “Hey, I’m hungry!”

In this video, I’ll show you exactly what to do when h***h appears, how to know if your starter is still healthy, and how to bring it back to bubbly life again.

🥖✨ Whether you’re new to sourdough or already knee-deep in flour, I’ll be sharing plenty of simple, real-world tips to keep your starter thriving — straight from the farm kitchen.

👩‍🌾 Follow along for more easy, down-to-earth how-to videos on sourdough, baking, and cooking fresh from the farm. Let’s keep those starters (and taste buds) happy!

If you’ve ever opened your fridge and found your sourdough starter staring back at you with a mysterious grayish liquid on top — don’t panic! That “h***h” is...

11/11/2025

Today, we pause to honor the men and women who have served our country with courage, integrity, and selflessness.

Your dedication allows us the freedom to chase our dreams, build our futures, and live a life filled with love and peace. 🏡❤️

To all veterans and their families — thank you for your service, your sacrifice, and your strength. You are truly appreciated. 🙏

06/12/2025

We have the first official snap peas of the season 🎊🌿

Can you spot them? They're so good at hiding...

I had to remind myself the other day that it's only June, early June at that!

This weather has been so interesting this year. But the warm weather the past couple weeks has resulted in an explosion of plant growth. Sometimes, I can see a big difference from one day to the next.

What plant do you get most excited about when you see the first fruit, vegetable or flower growing?

05/29/2025

🌧️It's sometimes comical how our (or at least my) view about rain can change so easily and fluidly!☔

This morning, I found myself excited once again that the rain is blessing us and helping to strengthen the garden 🧑‍🌾🌱and yet this is not always how I feel...

In the fall, my despise for the rain begins to build, mid-way through winter, I've usually had it with the rain.

Even though I know the rain is so needed in fall and winter, to ensure the ground is saturated enough that we don't go into a drought during the warmer months...the lack of blue sky and warmth on top of the rain is often so difficult for me during this season.

And then suddenly, spring begins and I'm absolutely elated when it begins to rain because...

Rain helps produce amazing harvests like this and cuts down on the time we have to spend watering and it provides the water so many things, including the bees, need during the warmer weather!

Is it a selfish reason? Maybe... 🤔

I will admit that over the past several years that we've been building our farm and homestead, I've come to appreciate the fall and winter rains more, knowing how necessary they are for spring growth and summer harvest.

Who else finds themselves feeling this way about rain in fall and winter?

05/26/2025

As you enjoy today's activities, we hope you'll take a moment to reflect on those who have made it possible!

As a Veteran family, we know the sacrifices those in our armed forces and their families make every day. We're thankful for those who have selflessly given the ultimate sacrifice to make our freedom and rights possible.

Never Forgotten!

05/25/2025

⏰️1 hour 15 minutes 😲...thats all the time it took to make breakfast from scratch yesterday- from the time I started the tortilla dough until we began eating!

Scratch cooking 👩‍🍳 doesn't have to be complicated or take an exhorbent amount of time!

👆 Follow along to learn how you can make yummy, from scratch meals 🍛 and still have time for all life throws at you!

05/23/2025

☕💜 Heaven in a Cup 💜☕
Ever had a sip of something so soothing, so fragrant, so downright heavenly that it stopped you in your tracks?

A few years ago, as I stood in line at one of my favorite coffee shops with every intention of ordering my usual oat milk latte with honey, my eyes caught the beautiful writing on the specials board with the words “Lavender London Fog” written on it. I tried it and I never forgot that firs sip—and now I’ve recreated it right here on the homestead, using our own fresh lavender. 🌿✨

I’m sharing the story, the memories, and the full recipe on the blog today.

It's easier than you think to make this cozy café favorite at home—and it’s pure comfort in a mug.

➡️ Pop over to the blog and let me know: Have you ever tried a Lavender London Fog? Would you make one at home?

👉 Read it here: https://hecoxfamilyfarm.com/2025/05/23/heaven-in-a-cup/

💬 I’d love to hear your thoughts (or see your mugs)!

05/17/2025

🌿 Keep pests out of your garden—the natural way! 🐛

We just shared a new blog post all about natural pest control using what you may already have in your garden! Learn which plants help keep bugs at bay, how companion planting works wonders, and when we turn to neem oil as a last resort.

✨ Your garden can thrive without harsh chemicals—let us show you how.

👉 Read the full blog post here: https://hecoxfamilyfarm.com/2025/05/17/natural-pest-control-in-the-garden/

I'm sure there is a reason for every living thing, including pests, on this earth. Afterall, why would God put them here if they didn't have a purpose? Though there are times when I'm convinced the pests have decided that whatever their original purpose was, their current purpose is to ruin all the....

05/04/2025

Our Farm Fresh Herbs are BACK!!!

Whether you're looking for a culinary bouquet for the dinner table or a selection of fresh picked herbs for a meal, we've got you covered!

Herb Bouquets $7
Fresh Cut Herbs $1.50 per oz

Give us a shout via text or phone at (360) 402-4796 to schedule a time to visit the farm and get your herbs!

Herbs currently available are shown below. As the season moves forward, we'll have more to add!

04/26/2025

The tick's are alive and well this summer and we're getting prepared for a season full of hiking, camping and fun in the wilderness with an all-natural tick repellent!

Oh how I love nature and the way it provides for us!

https://hecoxfamilyfarm.com/2025/04/25/tick-season-is-here/

Here in the Pacific Northwest, the weather has slowly (or not so slowly some days) been getting warmer. The sun is out, the birds are singing and everything is beginning to bloom and grow...including the ticks! We heard a couple weeks ago that ticks were beginning to surface, a sign that it's likely...