Category: Homesteading

February In The Garden
Gardening · Homesteading

February In The Garden

Sarah

I had an attitude issue in February. I just could not get going mentally. It was dark in general. I tried to go outside and get work done but just felt defeated. So I went on vacation for a couple of weeks, and came home this last week, inspired and ready to go. So that… Continue reading February In The Garden

Eating Local Matters
Bioengineered Foods · Gardening · Homesteading · Urban Homesteading

Eating Local Matters

Sarah

Sometimes I need a trip to clear my mind. And maybe going on the largest carbon footprint trip of my life really opened my eyes. I traveled somewhere between 18,000 and 19,000 miles by plane and ship to reach the Antarctica Peninsula the past 2 weeks. It was a glorious trip, a life bucket trip.… Continue reading Eating Local Matters

The Kitchen, The Dining Table and Why It Matters
Homesteading · Prepping

The Kitchen, The Dining Table and Why It Matters

Sarah

A few years ago, just before the pandemic started, I sat on the board of a nonprofit that runs a local farmers market. It was usually pretty boring (which isn't a bad thing), approving things and helping develop plans. A group applied to have a "non-profit" table, which some we did approve. Usually they would… Continue reading The Kitchen, The Dining Table and Why It Matters

3 Weeks Of The AeroGarden Farm 24XL
Gardening · Homesteading · Urban Homesteading

3 Weeks Of The AeroGarden Farm 24XL

Sarah

As I enter the 4th week of our first run of our AeroGarden Farm 24XL it's interesting watch how fast the plants do grow. Especially if you don't mess up and cannot figure out why the lights didn't turn on. I am all for being transparent that sometimes I am clueless. After we got the… Continue reading 3 Weeks Of The AeroGarden Farm 24XL

Food Security: It Is Everything
Gardening · Homesteading · Urban Homesteading

Food Security: It Is Everything

Sarah

Between inflation and supply chain issues that seem to have no end, eating well these past 3 years has become harder. Even if you can afford the food, simply finding what you want has become so much harder. When we look at prices, sigh, and keep moving, that isn't a good thing. Especially if it… Continue reading Food Security: It Is Everything