One thing about Jordan, if he grows it, he's eventually going to find a way to cook it. And honestly, I'm not complaining. This week, one of the pumpkins we grew right here at 1737 Urban Homestead made its way from the garden to the kitchen. Jordan decided he was going to make a pumpkinContinue reading "From Patch to Pie: Jordan’s Latest Kitchen Adventure 🥧🎃 "
Happy Father’s Day from the Homestead 💚🌿
Y'all know, around here we spend a lot of time talking about plants, chickens, and whatever random thing decided to grow this week. But today, we're celebrating the dads. And if you've been following our journey for any length of time, then you know that 1737 wouldn't be what it is without Jordan. Truth beContinue reading "Happy Father’s Day from the Homestead 💚🌿"
Juneteenth Harvest Plate: A Meal Worth Gathering Around
There are some meals that fill your stomach, and then there are meals that fill your soul. Juneteenth has always been about gathering. It's about family, community, remembering where we've come from, and celebrating the freedom and resilience of those who came before us. And around here, celebrations usually happen around the table. This year'sContinue reading "Juneteenth Harvest Plate: A Meal Worth Gathering Around"
Celebrating Juneteenth on the Homestead: Freedom, Family, and Growing Our Own
Juneteenth has always been about more than a date on the calendar. It's a celebration of freedom, resilience, and the generations who came before us, people who knew how to make something out of nothing, grow food from the ground, and build community around the table. Honestly, that sounds a lot like homesteading. Here atContinue reading "Celebrating Juneteenth on the Homestead: Freedom, Family, and Growing Our Own"
A Taste of Bikini Bottom
Around here, every part of the homestead seems to end up with a nickname. Some make perfect sense, and some only make sense to us. But that's part of what makes this place feel like home. Our pineapple patch is affectionately known as Bikini Bottom. Why? Because our oldest son loves SpongeBob SquarePants, and honestly,Continue reading "A Taste of Bikini Bottom"
A Harvest Worth Celebrating
There’s something special about standing on the deck at the end of a harvest and looking at the baskets overflowing with food. Not because it’s perfect. Not because every seed germinated or every plant produced exactly what we hoped for. But because every item in those baskets represents a little faith, a little patience, andContinue reading "A Harvest Worth Celebrating"
When Mother Nature Says “Sit Down Somewhere”
There are a lot of things we can control on the homestead. We can plan garden layouts. We can start seeds. We can build beds, amend soil, clip chicken wings, harvest herbs, and convince ourselves we absolutely needed another plant (because obviously we did). But one thing a homestead will do every single time isContinue reading "When Mother Nature Says “Sit Down Somewhere”"
Purple, Peppers, and a Little Bit of Favoritism: Meet the Blue Christmas Pepper
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 🐓✨"