My Vertical Garden Victory: Tomatoes and Strawberries in a GreenStalk Planter
Tomato season is in full swing, and this year’s harvest is looking fantastic! My secret to success? The 5-Tier GreenStalk Original Vertical Planter....
Welcome to Our Homestead
Good Food, Grown with Heart
Here in our little corner of the Pacific Northwest, we’re on a mission to grow wholesome, chemical-free food right from the earth. Our homestead is built around a “potager”—a bustling kitchen garden where flowers, herbs, and vegetables grow together in harmony, just steps from our door.
This isn’t just about gardening; it’s about connection. We believe in knowing exactly where our food comes from, nurturing the soil, and sharing the bounty. For us, every seed planted is a step toward a healthier, more intentional way of living.
Latest From The Farm
Recipes, gardening guides, sourdough experiments, and seasonal updates
The Ultimate Oklahoma “Desperation-Style” Pecan Pie
My in-laws recently gifted me a generous pile of home-grown pecans from their orchard in Oklahoma. There’s something special about baking with...
From My Kitchen to Yours: The Ultimate Homemade Birria Tacos
There are some recipes that feel like an event. They take a little time, fill your home with the most incredible aromas, and deliver a meal that...
The Absolute Best Thai Yellow Curry: A Kitchen Project for a Rainy Day
Hey there, fellow food lovers and homesteaders! There are some recipes that are quick and easy weeknight wins. This is not one of them. This is a...
Indulge in Gigantic, Bakery-Style Cinnamon Rolls at Home (Bread Machine Dough!)
Are you ready to elevate your breakfast or brunch game? Forget those sad, small cinnamon rolls! We’re talking about massive, incredibly fluffy, and...
Black Forest Magic: A “Creeping Crust” Cobbler for Summer Nights
There are some recipes that feel like pure magic, and this, my friends, is one of them. It’s the height of summer here on the farm, the air is warm,...
A Gardener’s Guide to Spring in the Pacific Northwest
If you garden in the Pacific Northwest, you know the feeling. After a long, gray winter, there’s a shift. The rain feels a little warmer, the days...
Sourdough Starter from scratch
A Comprehensive Guide to Creating a Sourdough Starter from Scratch: The Sandor Katz Inspired Method Sourdough starter, also known as a “mother” or...
Protecting Spring Bulbs from a Late PNW Frost
The Pacific Northwest weather keeps teasing us lately. This morning it was 29 degrees. I have the hyacinths covered with bell jars to keep them...
Coexisting with Wildlife on a PNW Homestead: Friends & Foes
One of the greatest joys of living on our piece of land in the Pacific Northwest is sharing it with the local wildlife. From the birds in the trees...
Meet the Farm Cats of A Hippie Farmer
Beyond the garden beds and chicken coops, a homestead’s heart can often be found in its animals-and for us, that includes our cats. Whether they are...
A Tour of Our May Garden in the Pacific Northwest
There’s a popular saying that “April showers bring May flowers,” and here in the Pacific Northwest, that couldn’t be more true. After a long, damp...