Listen… things are getting a little spicy in the lanai. That’s the current headquarters for our newest batch of baby hens—six tiny fluffballs about two weeks old, still growing into their legs, feathers, and attitudes. They’re cute, yes… but also dramatic. At this point, the Lanai might as well be a reality show set. We’veContinue reading "Lanai Drama: Baby Hens and Their Reflection Obsession"
Chicken Math Strikes Again at 1737 Urban Homestead
Because you can never have too many chickens… right? If you’ve ever dipped your toe into backyard chicken keeping, you’ve probably heard of “chicken math.” It’s the totally real and unstoppable phenomenon. You plan for just a few hens, and somehow, you end up with an entire flock before you know it. Well, guess what?Continue reading "Chicken Math Strikes Again at 1737 Urban Homestead"
Welcome to Shady Pines: The Chicken Rescue You Didn’t Know You Needed
At 1737 Urban Homestead, we like to think of ourselves as a soft landing place for plants, people, and apparently... poultry in need of early retirement. This past week, Jordan came home with two unexpected additions to our feathered family. Where did they come from, you ask? Oh, just your typical post-Easter hen rescue. YouContinue reading "Welcome to Shady Pines: The Chicken Rescue You Didn’t Know You Needed"
🌿 No Lot? Put It in a Pot! 🪴
How to Grow a Bountiful Garden with Just a Few Containers At 1737 Urban Homestead, we believe you don’t need a sprawling farm to grow your own food. You can enjoy the beauty of greenery. You can still live that plant parent life, whether you're in an apartment. You may also be in a shotgunContinue reading "🌿 No Lot? Put It in a Pot! 🪴"
Stay Rooted with Us Join the 1737 Newsletter
Hey y’all! Want to keep up with what’s sprouting, simmering, and stirring at 1737 Urban Homestead? Join our newsletter. Get a front row seat to all the garden gossip. Discover homestead tips and seasonal recipes. Explore fresh products and behind-the-scenes happenings. We promise it’ll feel like a chat on the porch. It will be realContinue reading "Stay Rooted with Us Join the 1737 Newsletter"
Have You Started Your 2025 Spring Garden Yet? 🌱
Hey y’all! Can you believe it’s already March? I feel like we just packed away the Christmas lights, and now Mother Nature is out here waking everything up like, "Let’s get to it!" The days are getting longer, the air smells just a little sweeter, and my hands are already itching to get back inContinue reading "Have You Started Your 2025 Spring Garden Yet? 🌱"
Cultivating Community…Harvesting Home
Around here, we believe in more than just growing food, we're growing connections. When we say "Cultivating community...Harvesting home," we're not just being cute (though let’s be real, it is pretty catchy). That motto is the heartbeat of everything we do at 1737 Urban Homestead. Cultivating community means getting our hands dirty together. Whether it’sContinue reading "Cultivating Community…Harvesting Home"
Crafting Spice Blends at 1737 Urban Homestead
At 1737 Urban Homestead, we emphasize the joy of crafting homemade spice blends using fresh, homegrown herbs and spices. Benefits include superior freshness and flavor, customization, cost-effectiveness, and health advantages. Starting with essential herbs like basil, oregano, and thyme, we guide readers through harvesting, drying, and storing techniques. To inspire culinary creativity, we offer recipes for Italian seasoning, Herbes de Provence, and taco seasoning, while encouraging readers to experiment with their own signature blends. Transform your meals with the personal touch of homemade spice blends from 1737 Urban Homestead.
Harvesting Nature’s Flavors: Creating Teas from the Garden at 1737 Urban Homestead
Summary: 1737 Urban Homestead encourages tea-making from the garden for a natural, wholesome experience. Select herbs like peppermint, chamomile, and lavender, then grow and harvest them carefully. Dry and store the herbs, blend them for diverse flavors, and brew the tea. This practice fosters a deeper connection with nature and offers various health benefits.