The Smitty’s Little Farm Field Journal

The First Flowers of Spring: Early Blooms and Pollinators on Colorado’s Western Slope

The First Flowers of Spring: Early Blooms and P...

Before the hills turn green and the gardens fully wake, the Western Slope’s first spring flowers are already at work. These early blooms feed hungry pollinators, mark the turning of...

The First Flowers of Spring: Early Blooms and P...

Before the hills turn green and the gardens fully wake, the Western Slope’s first spring flowers are already at work. These early blooms feed hungry pollinators, mark the turning of...

An image of natural materials used to make skincare products on a light background

Why Many People Prefer Natural Products, and Wh...

Natural products tend to feel more rooted in the old logic of making, using, and understanding what goes into a formula. A cream made with botanical oils, herbal infusions, beeswax,...

Why Many People Prefer Natural Products, and Wh...

Natural products tend to feel more rooted in the old logic of making, using, and understanding what goes into a formula. A cream made with botanical oils, herbal infusions, beeswax,...

Chart that shows 10 herbs that are toxic to dogs

10 Common Backyard Plants That Are Dangerous fo...

10 Common Backyard Plants That Are Dangerous for Dogs.  Knowing which plants to watch for is one of the simplest ways to keep your four-legged companion safe.

10 Common Backyard Plants That Are Dangerous fo...

10 Common Backyard Plants That Are Dangerous for Dogs.  Knowing which plants to watch for is one of the simplest ways to keep your four-legged companion safe.

A poster showing herbs that are considered safe for dogs

Safe Herbs for Dogs & Their Traditional Benefits

A Field Journal entry from Smittys Little Farm For thousands of years, people have shared their homes, hearths, and wandering paths with dogs. Long before commercial pet foods and modern...

Safe Herbs for Dogs & Their Traditional Benefits

A Field Journal entry from Smittys Little Farm For thousands of years, people have shared their homes, hearths, and wandering paths with dogs. Long before commercial pet foods and modern...

A family standing in a field of wildflowers with sunshine behind them

Why Skin Feels So Dry on the Western Slope And ...

The dry air, strong sun, and wind of this region shape the way we think about skin care. Plants have adapted to these conditions for thousands of years. By learning...

Why Skin Feels So Dry on the Western Slope And ...

The dry air, strong sun, and wind of this region shape the way we think about skin care. Plants have adapted to these conditions for thousands of years. By learning...

mouintain meadow with herbs flowers and wildlife

The First Flowers of Spring ~ Early Blooms & Po...

Spring doesn’t arrive all at once on the Western Slope. It unfolds slowly, beginning with a few brave flowers pushing up through cold soil and melting snow.

The First Flowers of Spring ~ Early Blooms & Po...

Spring doesn’t arrive all at once on the Western Slope. It unfolds slowly, beginning with a few brave flowers pushing up through cold soil and melting snow.