Millennial homesteaders pursuing a compassionate & connected life on a plant based hobby farm
EXTREME GARDEN MAKEOVER SERIES | EPISODE 1 This garden makeover is the first in a series called Extreme Garden Makeover. The goal of this series is to inspire people to create beautiful and productive gardens where they can grow as much food as possible. This series is not just about making beautiful spaces that look…
Continue reading ➞ A Community Garden Transformation You Won’t Believe
This year we have jumped into a whole new way of gardening, and it has changed my entire perspective on how to grow healthy and abundant crops. Today, we’re going to talk about no-till gardening, and I will cover four different no-till methods you can use, and their pros and cons. The Problem with Tilling…
Well friends, I have a new obsession. I am completely obsessed with this really awesome permaculture way of gardening. As an added bonus, it's the most fun word to say! Especially if you attempt a German accent. So what is my new obsession? Well, you found this post so you already know. Today we're going…
Continue reading ➞ Step by Step Guide for Building a Hugelkultur Garden Bed
This post contains Amazon affiliate links, I receive a small amount of compensation if you choose to purchase from any Amazon links. I can't even count the number of times people ask us "where do you get your protein?" being that we are vegetarian and dairy-free. The answer? All kinds of things! Beans, peas, greens,…
Continue reading ➞ Protein in the Garden?! Plant Based Protein You Can Grow in Your Backyard
The holidays are here! It is the perfect time to find a gift for the hobby gardener you love. There are options at any budget, and even DIY options. Below you will find 21 gift ideas for someone you love, who also happens to love being in the garden! These 21 gift ideas will make…
Continue reading ➞ 21 Gift Ideas for the Gardener in Your Life
Budget-friendly, creative tutorial for bringing art + function into the garden! This post contains Amazon affiliate links, I receive a small amount of compensation if you choose to purchase from any Amazon links. I am notoriously bad about marking the garden. I rely on memory (and a bad one at that), and natural markers to…
Continue reading ➞ DIY Painted Rocks as Garden Markers | Budget Friendly Tutorial
Hello again friends! Today I am launching a new series all about plant-based homesteading. In this five-part series I am going to share a few things you can do to get your vegetarian, vegan, or plant-based homestead off the ground. Today I am sharing the most important step, starting a garden, with FIVE tips for…
This post contains Amazon affiliate links, I receive a small amount of compensation if you choose to purchase from any Amazon links. I only link to products that I know and love. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jh0i4doFCvk&t=3s Seed Starting 101 Tutorial Video Friends, my heart is so happy knowing it is already that time of year again. What time…
Continue reading ➞ Seed Starting 101 | Complete Guide to Seed Starting
Have you ever wondered how in the world hobby farmers or homesteaders vacation? https://youtu.be/RQGw2Xtaeww How to Use the Farm Sitter Care Guide Whether you are just jumping into the homesteading or hobby farming lifestyle, or you are a seasoned homesteader or hobby farmer, this easy, templated, 10 page farm sitter care guide will be helpful to you, your homestead, your garden, and your animals! Homestead Farm Sitter…
Continue reading ➞ Vacation as a Homesteader or Hobby Farmer with a Farm Sitter Care Guide
This post contains Amazon affiliate links, I receive a small amount of compensation if you choose to purchase from any Amazon links. I only link to products that I know and love. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0nAf-MqRlI Last year was the very first year I started seeds, or really gardened at all. I had no plan in place, no…
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