The Complete List of Heirloom Seed Companies in the US by State

Hi Friends! Below you will find a complete list of heirloom seed companies in the United States, organized by state. Over 100+ heirloom seed companies are included on this list. All of the companies sell at least a portion of heirloom seeds. Many only sell heirloom seeds, and a large portion sell only organic heirlooms.…

Lessons to Live By as a Gardener

Hi again my friends! It has been a little while as we have been busy working on the farm and... preparing to welcome our first baby into the world! Baby "Sprout" will join us in November of 2020! It has been a whirlwind last few months as we found out we were expecting a baby…

Food forest and orchard planting guide

Food Forest & Orchard Planting Guide

Hi Friends! I've created a free fillable guide to help you plan your orchard and food forest dreams, and get ready for planting. Download the FREE Guide HERE! This 9-page fillable guide provides 3 pages on common fruit/nut/berries/other perennials to plant in an orchard and food forest and the zones they most commonly grow best…

Vegan Vegetarian Homestead Instagram accounts to follow

8 Vegan or Vegetarian Homesteading Instagram Accounts to Follow

In the homesteading world, vegans and vegetarians are kind of like buried treasure. Their social media accounts are hard to find, but when you do come across them, they're never disappointing. These 8 accounts touch on a variety of different topics from gardening, to ethical animal husbandry, to permaculture, and farm animal rescue. What is…

Comparing No-Till Gardening Methods: Back to Eden, Ruth Stout, No Dig, Hugelkultur

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…

Building a Hugelkultur Bed step by step

Step by Step Guide for Building a Hugelkultur Garden Bed

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…