Listen… I know, as homesteaders, we’re supposed to love all the plants equally. We nurture them, water them, cheer them on, and act like we don’t have favorites. But let me go ahead and tell the truth today. The Blue Christmas Pepper has been out here, making it real hard not to play favorites. BecauseContinue reading "Purple, Peppers, and a Little Bit of Favoritism: Meet the Blue Christmas Pepper"
🌞 Morning Harvest Magic at 1737
There’s just something about early mornings on the homestead that hits different. Before the world gets loud… before the emails, the calls, the to-do lists… it’s just me, the garden, and whatever goodness is ready to be picked that day. And baby—this morning did not disappoint. I stepped outside, not expecting much (because let’s beContinue reading "🌞 Morning Harvest Magic at 1737"
One Last Class… For Now 🐓✨
Hey y’all, If you’ve been watching what we’ve been building over here at 1737, then you already know… these chicken processing classes have been more than just classes. They’ve been experiencing. They’ve been community. They’ve been real, hands-on, “this is how you feed your family” kind of moments. And whew… what a ride it’s been.Continue reading "One Last Class… For Now 🐓✨"
Like Christmas in the Garden: Blackberry Season at the Homestead
Hey Loves, Y’all know I love every season on the homestead… but this one right here? This one hits different. This time of year feels like Christmas to me. Not the kind with wrapping paper and gifts under a tree, but the kind where you wake up knowing something good is waiting on you outside.Continue reading "Like Christmas in the Garden: Blackberry Season at the Homestead"
Second Class, Same Energy… Maybe Even Better 🐔✨
Hey Loves, Let me tell you… this second chicken processing class? Whew. It did exactly what it was supposed to do—and then some. Not only was it a success… it was FULLY interactive in a way that just made my heart smile. Watching It Come Full Circle One of my favorite parts? The students fromContinue reading "Second Class, Same Energy… Maybe Even Better 🐔✨"
Take a Chance… Grow Something | The Seed Machine at 1737
If you grew up when I did, then you already know the feeling. You find a quarter.You see the bubble gum machine.You put the quarter in, turn the knob, and wait to see what you get. It might be gum.It might be a little toy.It might be something completely random. But whatever it was… itContinue reading "Take a Chance… Grow Something | The Seed Machine at 1737"
Full Circle at the Homestead: Celebrating the Success of Our Chicken Processing Class
There are moments here at the homestead that remind us exactly why we started this journey… and this past chicken processing class was one of them. What began as a simple idea sharing real homesteading skills with our community turned into a powerful day of learning, connection, and hands-on experience. The last class was full,Continue reading "Full Circle at the Homestead: Celebrating the Success of Our Chicken Processing Class"
The Rooster Cat
When Your Alarm Clock Sounds Like a Strangling Feline Life on the homestead has a funny way of humbling you. When we added our American Bresse meat birds to the homestead, the plan was simple. These birds would be raised with care, respect, and purpose. They were meant to provide food for our family —Continue reading "The Rooster Cat"
Chicken Processing Class
April 11 | 11:00 AM | Donation-Based | Limited Spots On April 11th at 11:00 AM, we’re hosting another hands-on Chicken Processing Class here at 1737 Urban Homestead. This class is for those who want to understand their food, not just cook it. We will walk through the humane, respectful, and practical process of harvestingContinue reading "Chicken Processing Class"
To Our Original Golden Girls — Thank You
Hey Loves, Today we pause with full hearts. Our original Golden Girls, our sweet Buff Orpington ladies; have given us more than eggs over the years. They gave us rhythm. They gave us nourishment. They gave us laughter. They gave us stories. From their first days scratching in the yard to their steady presence inContinue reading "To Our Original Golden Girls — Thank You"
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