The Prepared Household Urban Farm

04/26/2023

Lying on my swing enjoying the cool breeze, when I heard a loud buzzing. The cherry tree you see peeking around the house was full of bees. We had to catch TWO swarms. They are safely nestled in their boxes now. Also, there is a bird that keeps visiting to eat cat food. Lol.

03/16/2020

Planted a high tunnel in November-December. Canning greens. Yes we can can. And with the state of the world today, we better be getting prepared.

02/25/2020

01/02/2020

Winter sowing in the high tunnels. Turnip greens, tomatoes, brussel sprouts and cauliflower. Yummy.

05/02/2019

Peas growing in the high tunnels and our beehives. Fun on the farm.

03/08/2019

Getting ready to plant peas.

09/29/2017

Some wonderful things are currently happening on our little homestead this season! Our high tunnels are up and currently housing Green Beans! We've been working on our water catchment system and it is currently functional but not entirely complete! We've also been relocating buildings on the homestead to make room for new and exciting ventures!

08/20/2017

11/19/2016

Living a simple life in a modern world can be a challenge at times, but having a passion for living life as basic as possible helps. By preserving the art of homemaking and homesteading over at looks to the lifestyle of her Amish friends to keep her focused from falling prey to the modern world. Join her at https://www.facebook.com/OurSimpleHomestead/ as she shares the ways she has found to slow down and live a very simple life on her South Carolina farm.

Looking for a simpler life? Join us as we embrace the homestead and homemaking movement.

11/18/2016

How many people do you know still living on the original land their family was homesteaded? Here’s a family: the Farmers over at are still living off and farming on their beloved allotment. November means bringing all the animals in, hunting, winter foraging, and the beginning of winter maintenance on the house and equipment. Follow along at https://www.facebook.com/Grace-Garden-Homestead-852212688151504/ to join their journey of self-sufficiency, and see how they are using vintage skills in these modern times.

By a farmer's wife and homesteader. Encouraging us all to be a little more self-sufficient.