Hey Loves, Happy homestead greetings from all of us here at 1737 Urban Homestead đź’›We hope this note finds you well, growing something, and staying encouraged wherever you are on your journey. 🌿 What’s Happening at the Homestead We are opening up 3 final in-person spots for our upcoming Chicken Processing Class, and we wantedContinueContinue reading “3 Spots Open for Our Donation-Based Chicken Processing Class”
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Welcome to a New Year at 1737 🌱
Hey Loves, There’s something about a new year that feels like fresh soil under your hands. Clean. Full of promise. Ready for planting. As we step into this new season at 1737; we’re doing so with full hearts; big dreams, and a whole lot of gratitude. Last year taught us so much about stewardship, patience,ContinueContinue reading “Welcome to a New Year at 1737 🌱”
✨ Merry Christmas from all of us at 1737 Urban Homestead ✨
Hey Loves, As the year winds down and the days get a little quieter, we just wanted to pause and say Merry Christmas from all of us here at 1737 Urban Homestead. This season always reminds me how much magic there is in slowing down, sharing meals made with love, tending what’s been growing allContinueContinue reading “✨ Merry Christmas from all of us at 1737 Urban Homestead ✨”
A Thanksgiving Note From 1737 Urban Homestead
As we gather around our tables this Thanksgiving, I can’t help but sit in a spirit of gratitude. Out here at 1737 Urban Homestead, the seasons teach us many things. They show us how to plant with intention. They also show us how to harvest with joy. Finally, they teach us how to rest whenContinueContinue reading “A Thanksgiving Note From 1737 Urban Homestead”
Homestead vs. Farm: What’s the Real Difference?
Hey Loves, If you’ve been following along with our journey at 1737, you already know we like to keep it simple, soulful, and sustainable. But every now and then, someone will ask me, “So… are y’all a homestead or a farm?” And listen, depending on who you ask, you’ll get a different answer every time.ContinueContinue reading “Homestead vs. Farm: What’s the Real Difference?”
Chicken Processing Day at 1737: Difficult, Necessary, and Rooted in Respect
Whew… today was one of those days on the homestead. The kind that sits heavy on your heart, even when you know you’re doing what’s right. Chicken processing day is never easy, and honestly, I don’t think it ever should be. But it is necessary, and it’s part of the commitment we made when weContinueContinue reading “Chicken Processing Day at 1737: Difficult, Necessary, and Rooted in Respect”
Sophia Houdini: The Great Escape Artist of 1737
Y’all. We need to talk about Sophia. Our Sophia is not from The Golden Girls. Although that sass is there too, but our Sophia is the Buff Orpington escape artist of the 1737 Urban Homestead. Now, I need you to understand something. We have a secure coop. A secure coop. Doors locked. Fencing double-checked. ChickenContinueContinue reading “Sophia Houdini: The Great Escape Artist of 1737”
Cushaw Squash: The Sweet Surprise
Hey y’all, Let me tell you about this little surprise that’s been popping off in the garden lately, Cushaw squash. Most folks have never even heard of it, but baby, once you taste it, you’re gonna be hooked. It’s got this sweet, nutty flavor that reminds me of if butternut squash and sweet potatoes hadContinueContinue reading “Cushaw Squash: The Sweet Surprise”
When Life Gives You Too Many Tomatoes… Make Soup.
Listen. There comes a point in every urban homesteader’s life when the tomato plants start acting like they’ve got something to prove. I mean really show out. One minute you’re begging them to grow, the next minute you’re side-eyeing your countertops wondering how you went from two tomatoes to a full-blown red avalanche. I blinkedContinueContinue reading “When Life Gives You Too Many Tomatoes… Make Soup.”
Meet the Ladies of 1737: Our Feathered Family
Hey y’all, Let me tell you, life on the homestead stays interesting. A big reason for that is the crew we’ve got clucking around out back. Our hens are more than just egg layers; they’ve become part of the family. And like any good Southern family, they’ve all got big personalities… and names to match.ContinueContinue reading “Meet the Ladies of 1737: Our Feathered Family”
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