Written and Photographed by Koa Kalish It all started with a gift: fifty tiny seedlings exchanged from one woman’s hands to another. The seedlings were Polygonum tinctorium, whose body is […]
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Always Good Natured: Skyelark Ranch
Written by May Reid-Marr and photographed by Alycia Lang Alexis and Gillies Robertson, the team behind Skyelark Ranch, both come from environmental conservation backgrounds. Their interest in, and commitment to, […]
Read MoreTimeless Shepherding
Written by Marie Hoff and Dustin Kahn; photographed by Paige Green For Bill Jensen and his son, Jim, ranching is in their blood. Jensen Ranch has been in the family […]
Read MoreRevitalizing Wool: One Dish Mat at a Time
Written by Sasha Wirth and photographed by Koa Kalish, with landscape and sheep photos by Paige Green A flock of sheep grazes on a golden hillside, on land that has […]
Read MoreA Merry Menagerie
Written by Terra Christian and photographed by Alycia Lang Alpacas’ Personalities Bring Joy to Farm Tucked in the golden, rolling hills just north of Vacaville, California, Menagerie Hill Ranch is […]
Read MoreHuston Textile Company: A Reintroduction into the Local Apparel Chain
Written by Valerie Yep and photographed by Paige Green Weaving cloth is an ancient craft that has been well documented throughout history. It has become so integrated with our lives […]
Read MoreEye of the Stockwoman
Written by Traci Prendergast and photographed by Alycia Lang Utilizing the Power of Observation to Tend to Livestock As I park at Spring Coyote Ranch, the first thing that comes […]
Read MoreAmbatalia: A Non-Disposable Life
Written and photographed by Koa Kalish After a 20 year stint as a full-time hairdresser, Molly de Vries was certain there was something more for her. She gave herself one […]
Read MoreThe “Woolscapes” of Marlie de Swart
Written by Dustin Kahn, Photography by Paige Green Marlie (center) spins yarns for her designs—modeled on the beach in her home of Bolinas (left) and in her lush garden (right). It’s an […]
Read MoreNesting in the Fibershed: West County Fiber Arts School
Written by Taya Badgley with photography by Paige Green, except as noted West County Fiber Arts School is a place built on sound principles and valuable skill. A forum built to […]
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